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Western Mustangs climb U Sports football rankings as Montreal Carabins fall
3Down Staff - 2025-09-22
The Montreal Carabins dropped from No. 2 to No. 4 in the U Sports rankings after their shocking loss to the McGill Redbirds. The Redbirds pulled off a 31-24 upset over their crosstown rivals, scoring 18 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat the Carabins for the first time since 2002 and end a […]
B.C. Lions sign Canadian LB Woodly Appolon
3Down Staff - 2025-09-22
The B.C. Lions have signed national linebacker Woodly Appolon. The six-foot-four, 220-pound Appolon was selected in round five, 40th overall by the Ottawa Redblacks in 2022 and then moved to the Edmonton Elks. In 17 games with the green and gold from 2023 through 2024, the Montreal native recorded five special teams tackles. He re-joined […]
Commissioner Stewart Johnston to announce ‘significant changes’ to CFL game
3Down Staff - 2025-09-21
Major changes could be on the horizon for the Canadian Football League. CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston will hold a press conference on Monday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to make what the league’s own media release termed “a major announcement regarding significant changes to the game.” It remains unclear what the changes are, when […]
‘How many times are you gonna get gutted?’: Cody Fajardo ‘dejected’ as Edmonton Elks’ playoff hopes dwindle
JC Abbott - 2025-09-21
The Edmonton Elks remain mathematically in contention for a playoff spot, but even an eternal optimist like Cody Fajardo can see the writing on the wall after their latest defeat. “I’m dejected, so is everybody in that locker room,” the quarterback told the media on Saturday. “It’s hard because we’re running out of time, and […]
Walk-off win over Elks inches Hamilton Tiger-Cats closer to home playoff game (& nine other thoughts)
Josh Thomas - 2025-09-21
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat a much-improved Edmonton Elks squad in walk-off fashion to all but punch their ticket to the postseason. Hamilton needed a Marc Liegghio 41-yard field goal as time expired to secure the victory after a game in which defensive stops were a rarity. The offensive attack was balanced for the second week […]
Edmonton Elks blow late lead again, lose to Ticats on walk-off field goal (& five other thoughts)
Andrew Hoskins - 2025-09-21
Last week’s nightmare continued for the Edmonton Elks, as another late lead turned on its head. On Saturday, it was Hamilton’s turn to kick the winning field goal with no time left, and leave the Elks’ playoff hopes dangling by a thread. The 29-27 loss is Edmonton’s fourth by four points or less this season. […]
‘Absolutely no downside whatsoever’: MLSE president Keith Pelley ‘perplexed’ by backlash to Toronto Argonauts-Buffalo Bills partnership
JC Abbott - 2025-09-21
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president Keith Pelley is encouraging CFL traditionalists to loosen the grip on their pearls and embrace the organization’s controversial new partnership with the Buffalo Bills. In an interview with TSN 1050‘s popular OverDrive radio program ahead of Friday night’s loss to the Montreal Alouettes, the CEO of the Toronto Argonauts’ […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers complete three passes, beat Redblacks anyway (& 10 other thoughts)
John Hodge - 2025-09-20
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Ottawa Redblacks by a score of 26-18 at TD Place Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Below are my thoughts on the game. Barely moving the ball It would be easy to say that Winnipeg’s offensive game plan was straight out of 1965 but it wasn’t — it just looked like […]
Ottawa Redblacks give away game, cripple playoff hopes in loss to Bombers (& 10 other thoughts)
Santino Filoso - 2025-09-20
The Ottawa Redblacks’ 26-18 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers wasnât just another defeat in a season filled with them; it was one of the most frustrating and disappointing performances in the franchiseâs 11-year history. Here are all my thoughts on the game. 1) It was a game that Bob Dyceâs squad desperately needed to […]
Around U Sports: McGill Redbirds beat Montreal Carabins for first time since 2002
John Hodge - 2025-09-20
There was a shocking upset in the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) this week as the McGill Redbirds knocked off the Montreal Carabins for the first time since Jean Chrétien was Prime Minister. This week also saw the Regina Rams and Saskatchewan Huskies face off in their provincial rivalry and the Laurier Golden […]