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Former Heisman winner Andre Ware believes Ticats’ neg list QB Tommy Castellanos, Bombers’ neg list QB Diego Pavia ‘can play a long time’ in CFL
3Down Staff - 2025-11-23
Former Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware believes he has identified the next wave of great CFL quarterbacks. The current ESPN colour analyst was calling Friday’s college football clash between Florida State and NC State, when he shared a discussion that he had with a CFL general manager about Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos. “They think that […]
Toronto Argonauts interview Rick Campbell for head coach job: sources
Justin Dunk - 2025-11-23
The Toronto Argonauts interviewed Rick Campbell for the team’s head coach position, per sources. As CFL rules state, the Argos asked and received permission from the Redblacks to go through the process with Campbell. The 54-year-old spent the 2025 season as Ottawa’s special teams coordinator. Campbell has had two stints as a head coach in […]
‘Ice in his veins’: Montreal Carabins’ Pepe Gonzalez becomes fourth first-year QB to win Vanier Cup
JC Abbott - 2025-11-23
A Vanier Cup victory has cemented Pepe Gonzalez as arguably the best first-year player in the history of Canadian university football, but he doesn’t seem to be satisfied yet. “I’m gonna work extra hard in the offseason, hopefully put some pounds on me,” the 20-year-old told reporters as the confetti rained down on Saturday. “We’re […]
No ‘whining and complaining’ from Saskatchewan Huskies after key missed call in Vanier Cup loss
JC Abbott - 2025-11-23
If the Saskatchewan Huskies had any homefield advantage in the 60th Vanier Cup, it didn’t come from the officials. While the squad from Saskatoon was soundly beaten by the Montreal Carabins in front of a friendly local crowd on Saturday afternoon in Regina, one egregious missed call loomed large in the aftermath. With the Carabins […]
The good, the bad, and the dumb of the Montreal Carabins’ Vanier Cup win over Saskatchewan
Joel Gasson - 2025-11-22
As the old saying goes, revenge is a dish best served cold. The Montreal Carabins served up a frozen portion on behalf of their province on Saturday, defeating the Saskatchewan Huskies 30-16 in the 60th Vanier Cup — one week after the Alouettes fell to the Roughriders in the Grey Cup Montreal also prevented Saskatchewan […]
Toronto Argonauts interview co-defensive coordinator Kevin Eiben for head coaching job: report
3Down Staff - 2025-11-22
The Toronto Argonauts have interviewed yet another member of their coaching staff for the vacant head coach position. According to a report from TSN’s Dave Naylor, co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Kevin Eiben is the latest person to be considered for the role. He joins QB coach Mike Miller, receivers coach Pete Costanza, and special […]
60th Vanier Cup LIVE: Montreal Carabins defeat Saskatchewan Huskies
JC Abbott - 2025-11-22
Welcome to the 3DownNation 60th Vanier Cup live blog, courtesy of longtime contributor and managing editor J.C. Abbott! Weâll have up-to-the-second news, insight, and analysis all afternoon for your enjoyment as the Saskatchewan Huskies and Montreal Carabins play at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Editorâs note: this page does not automatically refresh. Please do so manually to […]
Chicago Bears elevate Canadian TE Nikola Kalinic to active roster against Steelers
3Down Staff - 2025-11-22
The Chicago Bears have elevated Canadian tight end Nikola Kalinic from the practice roster in advance of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kalinc was signed to the Bears’ practice roster on August 27, selecting Chicago over seven other contract offers. He is eligible to be elevated for two more games before being subject to […]
Toronto Argonauts interview special teams coordinator Mickey Donovan for head coaching job: sources
John Hodge - 2025-11-22
The Toronto Argonauts have interviewed special teams coordinator Mickey Donovan for their vacant head coach position, per sources. The 44-year-old has been with the Argonauts since 2022, helping the team win two Grey Cups in four seasons. Under his tutelage, returners Javon Leake (2023) and Janarion Grant (2024) were both named the CFL’s Most Outstanding […]
Mark your calendars: CFL to release 2026 schedule on December 9
3Down Staff - 2025-11-22
The Canadian Football League is giving fans the clarity they crave in regards to the 2026 season. In his State of the League address ahead of the 112th Grey Cup, commissioner Stewart Johnston announced that the 2026 CFL schedule will officially be unveiled on December 9. That date is a full five weeks earlier than […]