CFL News

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bring back Ontaria ‘Pokey’ Wilson after NFL stint

John Hodge - 2025-09-01

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American receiver Ontaria ‘Pokey’ Wilson following his stint with the New York Jets. The club announced that he has also signed an extension with the team through 2026. The 26-year-old native of Ashburn, Ga. was waived by the Jets after the completion of the preseason, during which he made […]

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston unconcerned by TSN analyst Luke Willson’s social media antics

JC Abbott - 2025-09-01

The 2025 CFL season has offered plenty of surprises and dramatic moments on the field, but arguably the year’s biggest storyline has been a man with a smartphone on the sidelines. Newly minted CFL on TSN analyst Luke Willson has stirred up more than his fair share of controversies since he was added to the […]

Ottawa Redblacks sign QB Matt Morrissey, four others

3Down Staff - 2025-09-01

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed American quarterback Matt Morrissey. The six-foot-four, 229-pound passer played 13 collegiate games at Eastern Kentucky University last season, completing 57 percent of his pass attempts for 2,088 yards, 14 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He also rushed for 297 and three scores. The native of Elmhurst, Ill. previously played at Western […]

Around U Sports: Waterloo Warriors win first game since 2023 in stunning finish against Toronto

John Hodge - 2025-09-01

All four U Sports conferences are officially in full swing as Canada West kicked off its season this weekend, joining Ontario University Athletics (OUA), RÃ©seau du Sport Ãtudiant du QuÃ©bec (RSEQ), and Atlantic University Sport (AUS) in on the action. Around U SportsÂ is a weekly feature onÂ 3DownNationÂ that takes readers across the country to summarize collegiate […]

The good, the bad, and the dumb of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 34-30 win over Winnipeg

Joel Gasson - 2025-09-01

A Labour Day Classic, indeed. The 60th edition of the prairie showdown between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers lived up to the billing and then some, like so many of the previous 59 games played on the unofficial last weekend of the summer. This time, it was the Green and White who won […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers make mistakes, lose wild Labour Day Classic to Roughriders (& 14 other thoughts)

John Hodge - 2025-09-01

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Labour Day Classic by a score of 34-30 in front of 34,243 fans at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Sunday night. Below are my thoughts on the game. Sacks and scores His critics will focus on the late-game interception to Tevaughn Campbell — […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders staying in contact with first-round CFL draft pick Kyle Hergel

Justin Dunk - 2025-08-31

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been in touch with Canadian offensive lineman Kyle Hergel. The 25-year-old was waived by the New Orleans Saints following training camp and passed through NFL waivers unclaimed. He dressed for eight games with the Saints last season, playing 45 offensive snaps and 26 special teams snaps, spending the rest of the […]

LB Adam Bighill making Calgary Stampeders debut in Labour Day Classic

3Down Staff - 2025-08-31

Adam Bighill is suiting up for another Labour Day game, this time in different colours. The future Hall of Fame linebacker will make his season debut for the Calgary Stampeders on Monday. Bighill signed with the team in late June but has been recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season. He is listed as […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats regain top DBs Stavros Katsantonis, Jamal Peters for Labour Day Classic

3Down Staff - 2025-08-31

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are getting a couple of big names back after their bye, just in time for the biggest game of the year. Safety Stavros Katsantonis and boundary cornerback Jamal Peters are set to return to action this week after a brief injury absence. Katsantonis has been the best safety in the league through […]

All-star receiver Makai Polk to make season debut for Toronto Argonauts in Labour Day Classic

3Down Staff - 2025-08-31

The Toronto Argonauts are adding a major piece directly into their starting lineup for the Labour Day Classic. Receiver Makai Polk, who was signed on Tuesday after a stint with the Atlanta Falcons, will make his season debut as a starter for Toronto on Monday. The six-foot-three, 197-pound target caught 61 passes for 1,024 yards […]