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Saskatoon Hilltops knock off Okanagan Sun in Canadian Bowl, claim 24th CJFL national title

3Down Staff - 2025-11-09

The Saskatoon Hilltops claimed their 24th Canadian Junior Football League national title on Sunday, defeating the Okanagan Sun by a score of 21-18 in the Canadian Bowl. Running back David Collins rushed 26 times for 143 yards and two touchdowns, as the Prairie Football Conference winners jumped out to a 16-4 halftime lead. However, the […]

Canada beats Italy 20-17 in first Gridiron Nations Championship game

3Down Staff - 2025-11-09

Canada beat Italy 20-17 at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan which was the first game of the Gridiron Nations Championship. Italy almost forced overtime but missed 42-yard field goal attempt as time expired. Italy fielded a stronger roster than when Canada beat them 56-0 in April. Former McMaster Marauders kicker Adam Preocanin made 42-yard field goal […]

The good, the bad, and the dumb of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 24-21 West Final win over B.C.

Joel Gasson - 2025-11-09

Just when it looked like the Saskatchewan Roughriders were poised to lose yet another division final and remain one of the CFL’s most cursed teams, they found a way to pull Saturday’s game out of the fire and earn a berth in the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg. Down four points with just over a […]

Montreal Alouettes earn Grey Cup berth with gritty win over Hamilton Tiger-Cats (& nine other thoughts)

Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-11-09

The Montreal Alouettes headed to Steeltown for the East Final on Saturday afternoon and beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats by a score of 19-16 in front of a sold-out crowd. Unbeaten quarterback Davis Alexander led the charge and will look to keep his record perfect in next week’s Grey Cup in Winnipeg. Davis the OK This […]

Montreal Alouettes’ QB Davis Alexander says there’s ‘no doubt’ he’ll play in Grey Cup despite hamstring injury

3Down Staff - 2025-11-09

Davis Alexander doesn’t think there’s any chance he’ll miss next week’s Grey Cup despite appearing to re-aggravate his hamstring injury in the late stages of the East Final against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. “There is no doubt you will see me next week,” Alexander told TSN’s Matthew Scianitti postgame. “We feel like we’re made for this. […]

Bo Levi Mitchell’s future unclear after Hamilton Tiger-Cats lose East Final

John Hodge - 2025-11-08

Bo Levi Mitchell had a strong season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2025 but it remains unclear whether or not he’ll play in 2026. “I have conversations I have to have with family and myself and my coaches and the guys that make decisions and figure out what I want to do,” Mitchell told the […]

Brady Oliveira, Kenny Lawler team up to send 102-year-old nun Hamilton Tiger-Cats care package

3Down Staff - 2025-11-08

Brady Oliveira and Kenny Lawler may not be reuniting in the East Final like they hoped, but the former teammates teamed up to provide a special gift for one notable Ticats fan. According to a video posted to social media by TSN, Sister Mary, a 102-year-old nun living in North Bay, Ont., was the recipient […]

Saskatchewan Huskies beat Regina Rams in Hardy Cup, advance to Mitchell Bowl

3Down Staff - 2025-11-08

Lukas Scott connected on a 25-yard field goal with 25 seconds left in the Hardy Cup on Saturday to cap off a 16-point fourth-quarter comeback for the Saskatchewan Huskies to beat the Regina Rams by a score of 25-24. With the win, the Huskies will now host the 2025 Mitchell Bowl against the Ontario University […]

‘Winnipeg has a wonderful QB’: NFL great Jason Kelce defends love of Canada with CFL connection after shot at Toronto Blue Jays

3Down Staff - 2025-11-08

Former NFL centre Jason Kelce is defending himself from allegations of anti-Canadian sentiment by leaning on his CFL connection. The 38-year-old former Super Bowl champion came under fire this week after discussing the World Series on his popular New Heights podcast. Jason pushed back against his brother, Travis, when he asserted that the series was […]

Not-so-Golden day for Wilfrid Laurier as Queen’s wins Yates Cup (& seven other thoughts)

Griff Bordignon - 2025-11-08

On a chilly afternoon in Waterloo, Ont., the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks were left stunned as the Queen’s Gaels pulled off a dramatic 30–27 upset to win the OUA and capture their first Yates Cup since 2009. Here are my thoughts on the game. Costly turnovers at the worst time When you’ve thrown only four […]