CFL News

Hamilton Tiger-Cats clinch top spot in East Division, earn first-round bye

3Down Staff - 2025-10-25

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have earned themselves a little break next week. Bo Levi Mitchell and company officially clinched first place in the East Division with a 35-15 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night. Mitchell found Tim White twice in the end zone to set a new career-high with 36 passing touchdowns on the […]

CFL changes start times for East, West Semi-Final to avoid World Series

Justin Dunk - 2025-10-24

The Canadian Football League has tweaked its playoff schedule on Saturday, November 1 to avoid a potential conflict with the final game of the World Series. The East Semi-Final, which was originally scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT, will now be played one hour earlier at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The West Semi-Final, which was initially set […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders to start QB Trevor Harris, sit K Brett Lauther for finale

3Down Staff - 2025-10-24

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are resting a handful of banged-up starters in the regular-season finale while bringing a handful who took the game off last week back into the lineup, including quarterback Trevor Harris. The 39-year-old pivot rested as the third-stringer in last week’s one-point loss to Winnipeg, while Jake Maier and Jack Coan split time […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers rest eight key players against Montreal Alouettes

John Hodge - 2025-10-24

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are resting most of their stars for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Alouettes. Franchise quarterback Zach Collaros, star running back Brady Oliveira, receiver Ontaria Wilson, offensive lineman Stanley Bryant, defensive ends Willie Jefferson and James Vaughters, strong-side linebacker Redha Kramdi, and breakout returner Trey Vaval have all been placed on the […]

3DownNation CFL picks straight-up & against the spread: Week 21

3Down Staff - 2025-10-24

We have reached the penultimate week of the CFL season, and all four games will matter for somebody. The East Division crown remains up for grabs between Hamilton and Montreal for at least a game, while B.C., Calgary, and Winnipeg will each have their say on the seeding in the West Division. Vancouver-based reporter J.C. […]

B.C. Lions without unsung DL Jonah Tavai for finale against Riders

3Down Staff - 2025-10-24

The B.C. Lions remain relatively healthy heading into the final game of the 2025 regular season, but will be making one change along the defensive line. Defensive tackle Jonah Tavai has been officially ruled out this week with a thigh injury. Though still not a household name, the 24-year-old is the second-highest graded interior defensive […]

Montreal Alouettes missing top cornerback Lorenzo Burns for finale with Bombers

3Down Staff - 2025-10-24

The Montreal Alouettes are electing to play all their starters for Saturday’s regular-season finale against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers regardless of the playoff implications, but will still be missing a few key contributors. Chief among the absences is cornerback Lorenzo Burns, who entered this week as the second-highest graded player at the position according to […]

Corey Mace ‘shocked’ Jameer Thurman hasn’t received more recognition, states case for CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player

Justin Dunk - 2025-10-24

Jameer Thurman would rather campaign for other players to receive recognition — see: Allen, A.J. — over himself. Leave it to Saskatchewan Roughriders’ head coach Corey Mace to explain why Thurman should be the Canadian Football League’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player for the 2025 season. “Look, he’s about his business. He don’t say much, he […]

Montreal Alouettes release former NFL RB Eno Benjamin

3Down Staff - 2025-10-24

The Montreal Alouettes have released American running back Eno Benjamin ahead of their regular-season finale. The 26-year-old native of Dallas, Tex., signed with the Alouettes on September 9 and suited up in four games for the team as a backup. He rushed seven times for 35 yards and caught one pass for seven yards, while […]

Playoff advantage hangs in the balance for B.C. Lions, Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 21

3Down Staff - 2025-10-24

The playoff contenders have already been decided entering the final week of the CFL regular season, but a couple of teams still need a Week 21 victory to put themselves in the best position possible. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (10-7) can secure the top seed in the East Division and a first-round bye with a victory […]