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The good, the bad, and the dumb of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 48-31 loss to Montreal

Joel Gasson - 2025-09-14

Insert the “It’s a trap” meme here. Coming into this week’s matchup with the Montreal Alouettes, everything pointed towards a potential trap game for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. They were coming off back-to-back emotional wins over their biggest rival, and they had a bye week on the horizon. The potential for the trap grew even larger […]

Toronto Argonauts send Elks home empty with walk-off winner (& eight other thoughts)

Griff Bordignon - 2025-09-13

The Toronto Argonauts defeated the Edmonton Elks by a score of 31-30, spoiling the Green and Gold’s lone trip to the Six on Saturday afternoon in front of 14,742 fans at BMO Field. Here are my thoughts on the game. Nerves of steel For the second consecutive game, the fate of the Argonauts rested on […]

Edmonton Elks take away everything but the win in loss to Argos (& nine other thoughts)

Andrew Hoskins - 2025-09-13

A dream start for the Edmonton Elks in Toronto turned into an all-too-familiar nightmare. For the second year in a row, a fourth-quarter lead turned into a walk-off field goal by the hometown Argos and a 31-30 loss. Here are my thoughts on the game. Turnover extravaganza As training camp started, the buzz in the […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ rookie sensation Devin Veresuk ‘healthy’ after leaving game on spineboard

3Down Staff - 2025-09-13

Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ linebacker Devin Veresuk does not appear to be any worse for wear after a scary incident in Friday night’s victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The team shared a video of the Windsor, Ont. native on the golf course on Saturday, sharing that he was in good health despite the precautions taken the […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders clinch playoff spot thanks to Bombers’, Elks’ losses

3Down Staff - 2025-09-13

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially booked their ticket to the 2025 postseason thanks to a little help from their friends. The Riders needed losses from two West Division rivals to clinch at least a crossover playoff spot, and got them courtesy of Winnipeg and Edmonton. The Bombers soundly dropped a 32-21 decision against the Hamilton […]

Around U Sports: Montreal Carabins beat Laval Rouge et Or in heavyweight RSEQ matchup

John Hodge - 2025-09-13

This weekend featured one of the best rivalries in Canadian football as a sold-out CEPSUM Stadium played host to the Laval Rouge et Or and Montreal Carabins. The home side drew first blood in the season series but the teams will meet again in Quebec City on October 19. Around U Sports is a weekly feature […]

B.C. Lions clean their plate, leave no Crum untouched in rematch win over Ottawa (& 13 other thoughts)

JC Abbott - 2025-09-13

The B.C. Lions came back from the Crumback by ensuring Crum stayed on his back, avenging last week’s loss to the Ottawa Redblacks with a 38-27 victory in the second half of the home-and-home. Here are my thoughts on the game. Half as perfect, twice as nice When it comes to the way the B.C. […]

Ottawa Redblacks pushed around in loss to B.C. Lions (& nine other thoughts)

Santino Filoso - 2025-09-13

Sometimes, breaking down a game requires nuance and careful analysis. Sometimes, it’s just exactly what it seems: a game that was never truly close and a flattering final score. In the Ottawa Redblacks’ 38-27 loss in Vancouver on Friday night, the B.C. Lions simply imposed their will and bullied Ottawa in the trenches. The Redblacks […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats honour Ted Goveia with fitting victory over Winnipeg (& nine other thoughts) 

Josh Thomas - 2025-09-13

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers celebrated the life of Ted Goveia on Friday in a game about so much more than the scoreline.  Hamilton’s defence was stellar from start to finish as the Ticats downed the Bombers by a score of 32-21 to improve to 8-5 on the season. The offence had one […]

Corey Mace provides insight into C.J. Reavis hit; Riders’ playmaker regrets social media post

Justin Dunk - 2025-09-13

Corey Mace gave a measured take on the most talked about hit in the Canadian Football League following Week 14. C.J. Reavis came free on a blitz and sacked Zach Collaros in the Banjo Bowl. It seemed like a textbook tackle, but when slowed down in replays there was some helmet-to-helmet contact, although it was […]