CFL News

Rejuvenated Nathan Rourke drops Elks like they’re hot in B.C. Lions’ opener (& 12 other thoughts)

JC Abbott - 2025-06-08

The B.C. Lions honoured Snoop Dogg by smoking some Green and Gold in front of 52,837 fans at their home opener on Saturday night, defeating the Edmonton Elks by a score of 31-14. Here are my thoughts on the game. Young, Wild, & Free Send out a press release! Dispatch the town crier! Scream it […]

‘It has to be better’: CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston promises ‘overhaul’ of website after preseason streaming debacle

JC Abbott - 2025-06-07

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston isn’t going to waste time buffering when it comes to the first major challenge of his tenure. On Thursday, the former Bell Media executive took responsibility for the technological issues that have plagued the league’s website and streaming platform throughout the preseason, promising to address the problem. “If we’re going to […]

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew refuses to hold Riders jersey, flashes Bombers hand gesture in first ministers meeting photo

3Down Staff - 2025-06-07

Politicians will do almost anything for a good photo-op, but for Premier of Manitoba Wab Kinew that apparently doesn’t include supporting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The head of the province’s NDP government was the lone dissident during the first ministers meeting in Saskatoon this week when Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe gifted all the attendees their […]

Milt Stegall thanks fans, CFL community for ‘overwhelming’ support following son’s sudden passing

3Down Staff - 2025-06-07

Canadian Football legend Milt Stegall, released a statement on Twitter Saturday afternoon, thanking the CFL community for their outpouring of support following the tragic death of his son. “Thank you to the entire CFL community. To my bosses, the commissioner, my CFL on TSN family, players past and present, owners, coaches, general managers, team staff, media personalities, and the incredible […]

Montreal Alouettes erase doubts, win 2025 season opener against Argos (& six other thoughts)

Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-06-07

The Montreal Alouettes had Friday, June 6 circled in their calendar after the 2025 CFL schedule was unveiled and had them open the regular season against the Toronto Argonauts. The Als had revenge to take after last year’s East Final and exacted it brilliantly with a 28-10 win in front of 21,480 fans. Below are […]

Opinion: CFL on TSN’s new look a step in right direction

Joel Gasson - 2025-06-07

At last, our long national nightmare is over. OK, that might be a little dramatic but after offering up the same product to viewers for what feels like an eternity, the CFL on TSN is finally making some much-needed changes to their broadcast. 3DownNation first reported that an update would be coming ahead of the […]

Toronto Argonauts get stung in the hornets’ nest, lose season opener (& four other thoughts)

3Down Staff - 2025-06-07

By Griff Bordignon Entering Week 1, Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie stated, “We’re going into the hornets’ nest.” His prediction for the Argonauts came true in a 28-10 season-opening loss to the Alouettes. The Montreal crowd was electric and loud throughout the entire game, creating a challenging atmosphere. The Als’ defence, spearheaded by Canadian defensive […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ general manager Ted Goveia to undergo treatment for ‘serious form of cancer’

3Down Staff - 2025-06-06

Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ general manager Ted Goveia will be taking a step back from the day-to-day operations of the team while he undergoes treatment for cancer. The Burlington, Ont. native will maintain his title and responsibilities but will take time to focus on his recovery, leaving the rest of the football operations department to handle the […]

‘People who don’t watch football’: Alouettes’ REC Austin Mack rips voters for TSN Top 50 omission

Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-06-06

Montreal Alouettes receiver Austin Mack has flown under the radar at training camp this season, but that doesn’t explain his omission from TSN’s Top 50 CFL Players list. “I don’t know who did that,” Mack told 3DownNation. “It’s probably people who don’t watch football. Or people who don’t know I came back last season. Let’s […]

Ottawa Redblacks’ mistakes add up & 12 other thoughts on season-opening loss to Saskatchewan

Santino Filoso - 2025-06-06

A lot went wrong for the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night in Regina as they dropped their season-opener by a score of 31-26 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Here are my thoughts on the game. 1) In 2024, quarterback Dru Brown proved he was very good. In the first game of 2025, the 28-year-old showed he […]