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3DownNation CFL power rankings: Saskatchewan Roughriders’ loss instills confidence before playoffs

3Down Staff - 2025-10-27

Week 21 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and the playoff matchups are finally set. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will travel to face the Montreal Alouettes in the East Semi-Final, while the B.C. Lions will play host to the Calgary Stampeders in the West Semi-Final. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Saskatchewan Roughriders […]

Official: Saskatchewan awarded 114th Grey Cup in 2027

3Down Staff - 2025-10-27

It’s official: the 114th Grey Cup will be hosted in Saskatchewan on November 7, 2027. “Rider Nation is legendary and Saskatchewan’s winning bid was an unmistakable reflection of this incredible fanbase, filled with passion, celebration, a strong sense of community, and, of course, a deep love of Canadian football,” said CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston in […]

Trevor Harris recalls ‘Max Scherzer moment’ with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Justin Dunk - 2025-10-27

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ head coach Corey Mace can appreciate how Toronto Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider feels when he has to take a highly competitive, professional thrower out of a game. During Game 4 in the American League Championship Series, Schneider visited Max Scherzer on the mound with two outs in the bottom of the fifth […]

‘You can replace them’: Edmonton Elks’ GM Ed Hervey not committed to keeping ‘excellent’ linebacking quartet

JC Abbott - 2025-10-27

The Edmonton Elks have an abundance of riches at the linebacker position, but don’t expect all four of the franchise’s top players to be back next season. “Is there a place where all four can be on the team? I’m sure there possibly could be. At the expense of getting better? I can’t see that,” […]

‘You can replace them’: Edmonton Elks’ GM Ed Hervey not committed to keeping ‘excellent’ linebacking quartet

JC Abbott - 2025-10-27

The Edmonton Elks have an abundance of riches at the linebacker position, but don’t expect all four of the franchise’s top players to be back next season. “Is there a place where all four can be on the team? I’m sure there possibly could be. At the expense of getting better? I can’t see that,” […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers add Montana QB Keali’i Ah Yat to negotiation list

3Down Staff - 2025-10-27

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added American quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat to their negotiation list. The six-foot-one, 200-pound passer is a redshirt sophomore at the University of Montana where he has completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,238 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions over eight games in 2025. He has also rushed 42 […]

Saskatchewan, Montreal climb U Sports rankings after Western’s upset loss

3Down Staff - 2025-10-27

The Saskatchewan Huskies and Montreal Carabins have climbed to No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, on the U Sports rankings following a first-round OUA playoff exit by the Western Mustangs. The Huskies beat the Manitoba Bisons by a score of 31-12 to finish atop the Canada West standings at 7-1. Roughriders draft pick Daniel Wiebe […]

Six running backs rush for 1,000 yards in 2025 CFL season

Justin Dunk - 2025-10-27

For the seventh time in CFL history, at least six running backs have recorded 1,000 or more yards on the ground. Dedrick Mills (1,409), A.J. Ouellette (1,222), James Butler (1,213), Brady Oliveira (1,163), Greg Bell (1,038) and Justin Rankin (1,013) each went over 1,000 rushing yards in 2025. There have been five other seasons which […]

Quebec-born FB David Dallaire signs contract extension with Montreal Alouettes

3Down Staff - 2025-10-27

The Montreal Alouettes have signed Quebec-born fullback David Dallaire to a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2028 season. The six-foot-three, 205-pound caught 13 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown during the 2025 regular season. He returned one kickoff for 10 yards and added three special teams tackles over 16 […]

How every crossover playoff team has fared in CFL history

John Hodge - 2025-10-26

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are officially the CFL’s crossover team this year as they’ll look to reach the 112th Grey Cup as the third seed in the East Division. The team finished the 2025 regular-season with a 10-8 record — clinching a ninth-straight winning season — though they finished behind the Saskatchewan Roughriders (12-6), B.C. […]