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B.C. Lions save best for last as Sean Whyte kicks walkoff winner in West Semi-Final (& 12 other thoughts)
JC Abbott - 2025-11-02
The B.C. Lions’ vaunted offence opted for a late wake-up call, but still secured a 33-30 playoff win over the Calgary Stampeders in the West Semi-Final, courtesy of a last-second field goal from Sean Whyte. Here are my thoughts on the game. Every second counts My story for this game was written over hours, but […]
Missing points and wasted seconds: five plays cost Calgary Stampeders West Semi-Final
Ryan Ballantine - 2025-11-02
Typically, I try to find something fun to reference in the opening lines of these articles, before moving on to tell you the seven to 10 things I noticed about the game. But after the Calgary Stampeders’ 33-30 playoff loss to the B.C. Lions on Saturday, it is time for a break from format. Instead, […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers squander comeback, lose East Semi-Final (& 10 other thoughts)
John Hodge - 2025-11-01
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were defeated by the Montreal Alouettes by a score of 42-33 in the East Semi-Final at Percival Molson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Below are my thoughts on the game. End of an era The East Semi-Final was one of the most compelling playoff games you’ll ever see. Winnipeg was awful to […]
3DownNation’s definitive 2025 CFL award winners
3Down Staff - 2025-11-01
The Canadian Football League unveiled its major award finalists on Thursday, honouring what is supposed to be the best of the best in the league. However, as usual, the end result left something to be desired. Voting for year-end recognition in the CFL is a complex and sometimes flawed process that can be skewed by everything […]
‘The closest is Adam Bighill’: B.C. Lions marvel at Jackson Findlay’s ‘insane’ success through four career CFL starts
JC Abbott - 2025-11-01
When the B.C. Lions traded up to select safety Jackson Findlay in the second round of the 2025 CFL Draft, they believed they were adding a foundational piece for the future. They just didn’t realize how quickly that future would arrive — or how integral it would be to their Grey Cup hopes. “We’re talking […]
Canadian senior men’s national team cements coaching staff for Gridiron Nations Championship versus Italy, Germany
3Down Staff - 2025-11-01
The Canadian Senior Menâs National Tackle Football Team has unveiled its coaching and operational staff prior to the Gridiron Nations Championship in November, including several notable names. In addition to head coach and general manager Jesse Maddox, University of Alberta head coach Stevenson Bone will return as the team’s offensive coordinator. Former York defensive coordinator […]
Shawn Oakman suspended for violating CFL’s gender-based violence and harassment policy, released by Montreal Alouettes
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
Defensive lineman Shawn Oakman has been suspended indefinitely for violating the Canadian Football League’s gender-based violence and harassment policy, which led the Montreal Alouettes to release him on Friday night. According to a press release, the league was made aware of allegations against Oakman on Thursday and immediately initiated a third-party investigation, which included interviews […]
‘Come on down to Montreal’: Davis Alexander responds to Willie Jefferson
Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-10-31
Davis Alexander is set to start against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the first time in his career on Saturday afternoon in the East Semi-Final. The young quarterback is looking forward to the challenge and isn’t backing down from messages sent by the opposition. Winnipeg defensive end Willie Jefferson said in an interview with the […]
3DownNation CFL picks straight-up & against the spread: East & West Semi-Finals
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The CFL playoffs are finally here, and we have two compelling matchups with arguably the league’s hottest teams playing host. While the spectre of a potential Blue Jays game seven is hanging over the weekend, true Canadian sports fans know what they’ll be doing before the opening pitch. Vancouver-based reporter J.C. Abbott remains in front […]
3DownNation CFL East & West Semi-Final predictions: best bets for Bombers at Alouettes, Stampeders at Lions
Peter Klein - 2025-10-31
The Canadian Football League is now on to the postseason with the Division Semi-Finals set for Saturday. That means we only have five games left, so we can really dive deep into these matchups. It is the best time of year to be a CFL fan, so let’s see if we can find a betting […]