CFL News

Saskatchewan Roughriders officially name QB Jake Maier starter against Bombers

3Down Staff - 2025-10-16

Backup quarterback Jake Maier will make his second start of the 2025 season when the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. Veteran starter Trevor Harris remains on the roster as the team’s third-stringer, but will not play after the team clinched first place in the West Division last week. That means Maier […]

Keric Wheatfall, Demerio Houston return for Winnipeg Blue Bombers against Riders

John Hodge - 2025-10-16

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have receiver Keric Wheatfall and defensive back Demerio Houston back in the lineup when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night. Wheatfall missed the team’s last two games after taking a vicious shot during the club’s win over the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 16. The […]

Starting tackles Dejon Allen, Jarell Broxton return for B.C. Lions against Elks

3Down Staff - 2025-10-16

For the first time since Week 3, the B.C. Lions will have both of their starting offensive tackles in the lineup when they host the Edmonton Elks on Friday. Prized offseason addition Dejon Allen will make his return at right tackle after going down with a torn bicep on June 21. The 31-year-old, who was […]

Edmonton Elks rule out Canadian DL Jonathan Kongbo against B.C.

3Down Staff - 2025-10-16

The Edmonton Elks roster will remain relatively intact as they continue to fight for their playoff lives on Saturday against the B.C. Lions. The lone change to the lineup is the loss of Canadian defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo, who has been ruled out with a rib injury. The 29-year-old has recorded six defensive tackles and […]

Grey Cup Festival adds limited party pass inventory following sellout, CFL fan backlash

John Hodge - 2025-10-15

The Grey Cup Festival has put extra party passes up for sale following online backlash from longtime CFL fans who were momentarily left out in the cold. Many diehard supporters took to social media to express their frustration about missing out on the chance to buy three-day Grey Cup Festival party passes, which allow guests […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders rule out top receivers KeeSean Johnson, Dohnte Meyers against Winnipeg

3Down Staff - 2025-10-15

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have ruled out their two top receivers against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as KeeSean Johnson (knee) and Dohnte Meyers (ankle) were non-participants throughout the practice week. Johnson has made a CFL-high 86 catches for 1,159 yards and four touchdowns this season to lead the Roughriders in receptions and receiving yardage. The 29-year-old […]

Craig Reynolds: Saskatchewan Roughriders to ‘make sure’ West Final is sold out

John Hodge - 2025-10-15

The Saskatchewan Roughriders punched their ticket to the West Final this past weekend with a win over the Toronto Argonauts and have now set a new goal: selling the game out. The Roughriders hosted last year’s West Semi-Final and drew a relatively paltry crowd of 26,125 — just shy of 80 percent capacity at Mosaic […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule out Nic Demski against Roughriders

3Down Staff - 2025-10-15

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have ruled out top Canadian receiver Nic Demski due to a hamstring injury for Friday’s game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 31-year-old native of Winnipeg, Man. suffered a non-contact injury in his teamâs 25-20 loss to the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night, during which he made one catch for five yards. […]

Cody Fajardo: Edmonton Elks are ‘built for the playoffs,’ ‘just gotta find a way to get in’

John Hodge - 2025-10-15

The Edmonton Elks are still a long shot to make the CFL postseason but quarterback Cody Fajardo believes they’re built for playoff success, provided they’re able to secure a berth over the final two weeks of the regular season. “Our defence played an incredible game (against Winnipeg), special teams found a way to score a […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders take different approach than rival Blue Bombers with GM, head coach contracts

Justin Dunk - 2025-10-15

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have taken a different approach with the team’s general manager and head coach compared to their rival Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Riders have extended Jeremy O’Day and Corey Mace with over one year left on their respective contracts, while Kyle Walters and Mike O’Shea are working to the end of their deals […]