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Western OL, Riders CFL Draft pick Erik Andersen wins J.P. Metras Trophy as top U Sports lineman
3Down Staff - 2025-11-20
Western University offensive tackle Erik Andersen has won the J.P. Metras Trophy as the top lineman in Canadian university football. Andersen anchored a Mustangs offensive line at left tackle that produced the second-most offensive yards per game with 503.5 and the most points per game with 45.1. Western also rushed for 376 more yards than […]
Laurier QB Cal Wither headlines 2025 U Sports All-Canadian team
3Down Staff - 2025-11-20
Wilfrid Laurier University’s star quarterback Cal Wither headlines a contingent of recognizable names selected to the U Sports All-Canadian football teams for the 2025 season. Wither transferred from Ohio University in the offseason, replacing 2024 Hec Crighton Trophy winner, Taylor Elgersma, at quarterback for the Golden Hawks. The Waterloo, Ont., native led the nation with […]
Montreal Alouettes ink Global kicker Jose Maltos Diaz to two-year extension
3Down Staff - 2025-11-20
The Montreal Alouettes have locked up kicker Jose Maltos Diaz with a two-year contract extension, which will keep him with the team through 2027. The native of Monterrey, Mexico, suited up for 18 regular-season games, both playoff games, and the Grey Cup this season. He broke the single-season franchise field-goal record previously held by David […]
Jermarcus Hardrick believes contract extension can be done with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Justin Dunk - 2025-11-20
Jermarcus Hardrick does not have a contract for the 2026 CFL season or beyond, but he hopes it’s not long until he signs a new deal. “I want to be back, I want to do it again. Love coming to work, wish we can do it again. Let’s go earn it,” Hardrick said from inside […]
‘This is the place to be’: A.J. Ouellette wants contract extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Justin Dunk - 2025-11-20
A.J. Ouellette admitted he’s never 100 percent sure about continuing his playing career following the end to a season. “It’s tough to walk away from football. I would love to play until I’m 50, but that ain’t going to happen. As a running back, the body hurts, and I want to be able to move […]
Montreal Carabins’ quarterback Pepe Gonzalez wins Peter Gorman Trophy as top U Sports rookie
3Down Staff - 2025-11-20
Université de Montréal quarterback Jose Alejandro âPepeâ Gonzalez-Garza has been named the Peter Gorman Trophy winner as the best first-year player in Canadian university football. The Mexican-born passer led the RSEQ with 2,284 passing yards and 19 touchdown strikes, second-most in U Sports, compared to just eight interceptions. He also rushed for 88 yards and […]
GoFundMe for Saskatchewan QB Anton Amundrud surpasses $60k goal following cancer diagnosis
3Down Staff - 2025-11-20
A GoFundMe launched to support University of Saskatchewan quarterback Anton Amundrud in his battle with cancer has surpassed its initial goal of $60,000 and is still climbing. 460 different individuals have contributed to the fundraiser started by Marcia Szara Wallace, which is intended to help “cover the costs of travel away from home, accommodations, meals, […]
Edmonton Elks extend defensive linemen Robbie Smith, Jordan Williams
3Down Staff - 2025-11-20
The Edmonton Elks have extended a pair of impact defensive linemen, Canadian defensive end Robbie Smith and American defensive tackle Jordan Williams. Smith’s new deal will keep him with the team through 2027, while Williams, who was a pending free agent, is now under contract for 2026. Smith was already under contract for next season […]
Defensive back Chandler Jones added to 2026 CFL Draft
John Hodge - 2025-11-20
Defensive back Chandler Jones has been added to the 2026 CFL Draft, per longtime CFL agent Fred Weinrauch. The five-foot-eleven, 186-pound defender played 51 collegiate games at the University of Louisville and made 34 starts, recording 142 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, 24 pass knockdowns, three sacks, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles. Jones […]
Montreal Alouettes add Washington State QB Zevi Eckhaus to neg list
3Down Staff - 2025-11-20
The Montreal Alouettes have added Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus to their exclusive negotiations list. Eckhaus has appeared in eight games this season for the Cougars, completing 131-of-204 pass attempts (64 percent) for 1,392 yards, 10 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He has also rushed for 248 yards and six majors along the ground. The redshirt […]