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Edmonton Elks release Texas DB Gavin Holmes
3Down Staff - 2025-10-21
The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive back Gavin Holmes. He recently joined the team’s practice roster. The five-foot-eleven, 185-pound native of New Orleans, La. finished his collegiate career with two seasons at the University of Texas where he recorded 30 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, and five pass knockdowns. Holmes previously played at Wake […]
3DownNation CFL power rankings: Edmonton Elks finally flatline
3Down Staff - 2025-10-20
Week 20 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and we finally have our six contestants for the big dance. Calgary and Winnipeg are playoff-bound by virtue of a pair of wins — and an Edmonton loss. They join Saskatchewan, Hamilton, Montreal, and B.C. on the postseason card, though it remains to […]
Recent poll indicates two positive demographic trends for CFL
John Hodge - 2025-10-20
A new poll from Probe Research may have focused on the CFL’s incoming rule changes, but it indicated two encouraging demographic trends in the process. A poll from the Angus Reid Institute in 2023 showed some troubling figures in the age demographics of Canadians who follow the CFL “very closely or closely.” Only 11 percent […]
Montreal Alouettes sign Danny Maciocia, Jason Maas to two-year contract extensions
3Down Staff - 2025-10-20
The Montreal Alouettes have signed Danny Maciocia, the team’s senior vice president of football operations and general manager, and head coach Jason Maas to two-year contract extensions. They are now signed through 2029 and 2028, respectively. Maciocia was hired by the Alouettes in 2020 following a nine-year run as the head coach at the Université […]
Longtime CFL player Mike Morreale departs role as CEBL commissioner
3Down Staff - 2025-10-20
Mike Morreale has departed his role as the commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). “I’ve decided my journey as commissioner has come to an end, and that my role in this incredible story has served its purpose,” said Morreale in a statement. “I proudly and confidently look forward to the future of this […]
3DownNation Podcast: CFL playoff race update, Elks eliminated, rule change poll results
3Down Staff - 2025-10-20
Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks being eliminated from playoff contention, an update to the CFL playoff picture, a recent poll that was conducted regarding fan reaction to the league’s upcoming rule changes, Machine Gun Kelly being announced as the halftime show for the Grey Cup, and the U Sports regular season […]
Ottawa Redblacks add Ohio QB Parker Navarro to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-10-20
The Ottawa Redblacks have added Ohio University quarterback Parker Navarro to their negotiation list. The six-foot, 211-pound passer became the team’s full-time starter in 2024, completing 66 percent of his passes for 2,423 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, and rushing 160 times for 1,054 yards and 18 scores. His rushing touchdowns fell three shy […]
Western, Montreal fall in U Sports rankings after heavyweight losses
3Down Staff - 2025-10-20
The Western Mustangs and Montreal Carabins have both fallen one spot down the U Sports rankings following heavyweight losses this past weekend. The Mustangs suffered one of the most one-sided losses in program history, losing 60-13 against the top-ranked Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. Laurier erupted for 33 points in the third quarter in London as […]
Calgary Stampeders send Argos to briny deep with dominant win (& eight other thoughts)
Ryan Ballantine - 2025-10-19
The Calgary Stampeders came into Week 20 without a playoff spot in hand, and potentially in danger of playing a “win and you’re in” game next week against Edmonton. Nearly everything shook out in the Stampeders’ favour, however, as they clinched a playoff spot by virtue of an Edmonton loss before taking to the field […]
Montreal Alouettes beat Redblacks again, force Hamilton to play meaningful game (& six other thoughts)
Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-10-19
The Montreal Alouettes had an objective: force the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to play a meaningful game next week. They achieved it, as they beat the Ottawa Redblacks 38-27 with a complete performance. Here are my thoughts on the game. A team effort Earlier in the year, when the Als couldn’t get wins, they weren’t playing as […]