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Saskatchewan Roughriders clinch playoff spot thanks to Bombers’, Elks’ losses

3Down Staff - 2025-09-13

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially booked their ticket to the 2025 postseason thanks to a little help from their friends. The Riders needed losses from two West Division rivals to clinch at least a crossover playoff spot, and got them courtesy of Winnipeg and Edmonton. The Bombers soundly dropped a 32-21 decision against the Hamilton […]

Around U Sports: Montreal Carabins beat Laval Rouge et Or in heavyweight RSEQ matchup

John Hodge - 2025-09-13

This weekend featured one of the best rivalries in Canadian football as a sold-out CEPSUM Stadium played host to the Laval Rouge et Or and Montreal Carabins. The home side drew first blood in the season series but the teams will meet again in Quebec City on October 19. Around U Sports is a weekly feature […]

B.C. Lions clean their plate, leave no Crum untouched in rematch win over Ottawa (& 13 other thoughts)

JC Abbott - 2025-09-13

The B.C. Lions came back from the Crumback by ensuring Crum stayed on his back, avenging last week’s loss to the Ottawa Redblacks with a 38-27 victory in the second half of the home-and-home. Here are my thoughts on the game. Half as perfect, twice as nice When it comes to the way the B.C. […]

Ottawa Redblacks pushed around in loss to B.C. Lions (& nine other thoughts)

Santino Filoso - 2025-09-13

Sometimes, breaking down a game requires nuance and careful analysis. Sometimes, it’s just exactly what it seems: a game that was never truly close and a flattering final score. In the Ottawa Redblacks’ 38-27 loss in Vancouver on Friday night, the B.C. Lions simply imposed their will and bullied Ottawa in the trenches. The Redblacks […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats honour Ted Goveia with fitting victory over Winnipeg (& nine other thoughts) 

Josh Thomas - 2025-09-13

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers celebrated the life of Ted Goveia on Friday in a game about so much more than the scoreline.  Hamilton’s defence was stellar from start to finish as the Ticats downed the Bombers by a score of 32-21 to improve to 8-5 on the season. The offence had one […]

Corey Mace provides insight into C.J. Reavis hit; Riders’ playmaker regrets social media post

Justin Dunk - 2025-09-13

Corey Mace gave a measured take on the most talked about hit in the Canadian Football League following Week 14. C.J. Reavis came free on a blitz and sacked Zach Collaros in the Banjo Bowl. It seemed like a textbook tackle, but when slowed down in replays there was some helmet-to-helmet contact, although it was […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers lose to Hamilton, drop third straight game (& 10 other thoughts)

John Hodge - 2025-09-13

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night by a score of 32-21 at Hamilton Stadium. Below are my thoughts on the game. Team Ted Ted Goveia passed away early on Friday morning at the age of 55. The native of Burlington, Ont. was hired as the general manager of the […]

Remembering Ted Goveia: a Canadian football icon

John Hodge - 2025-09-12

I never intended to become Ted Goveia’s friend — just a media contact, as I try to do with players, coaches, personnel people, and executives around the league. Ted and I met at the CFL Combine in Toronto in 2019. I ran into him at the refreshment table and we had a pleasant chat. He […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats GM Ted Goveia has passed away

3Down Staff - 2025-09-12

Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia has passed away after being diagnosed with a serious form of cancer in April. He announced the diagnosis in June. “Ted was a highly respected leader, colleague, and friend whose passion and commitment for Canadian football left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. […]

DBs Marcus Sayles, Tevaughn Campbell game-time decisions for Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Montreal

3Down Staff - 2025-09-12

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have some decisions to make on defence ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Montreal Alouettes. The team has listed both cornerbacks, American Marcus Sayles and Canadian Tevaughn Campbell, as game-time decisions after they were unable to practice this week. Sayles, who is dealing with a leg issue, has appeared in 11 games […]