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Opinion: the CFL finally delivers big with changes that will make the game pop
Arash Madani - 2025-09-22
At last, the Canadian Football League is getting out of the dark ages and modernizing a product that, while at its peak can be a beautiful thing to watch, has so many archaic, nonsensical idiosyncrasies that it affected how the game is played and presented. There is a ‘finally’ element to this. Finally, the end […]
CFL modifies rouge and clock for 2026, shortens field and moves uprights for 2027
Justin Dunk - 2025-09-22
The Canadian Football League announced a number of changes to the game on Monday, which will take effect over the next two years. According to commissioner Stewart Johnston, they were unanimously approved by the league’s lead governors. “This is all about making our great game even more entertaining,” said Johnston in a statement. “We are […]
U Sports engaging stakeholders to discuss ramifications of CFL rule, field changes
3Down Staff - 2025-09-22
U Sports is aware of the changes the Canadian Football League announced to its rules and field dimensions on Monday, though it remains unclear how the organization will proceed. “U Sports will begin engaging with our members and stakeholders over the following weeks and months to determine the ramifications for U Sports football, and the […]
3DownNation CFL power rankings: Calgary Stampeders plummet as injury bug bites
3Down Staff - 2025-09-22
Week 16 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and while fans wait with bated breath to see what potential seismic changes await the league, the playoff picture is finally clearing up. Saskatchewan and Hamilton look like locks to win their respective divisions, while the Redblacks and Elks are done and dusted […]
Calgary Stampeders bring back QB Logan Bonner following injury to P.J. Walker
3Down Staff - 2025-09-22
The Calgary Stampeders have brought back American quarterback Logan Bonner after P.J. Walker suffered what play-by-play man Mark Stephen reported is a season-ending arm injury against the B.C. Lions. Bonner attended training camp with the team earlier this year but was released as part of final cuts. The six-foot, 230-pound native of Rowlett, Texas dressed […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Virginia standout Chico Bennett Jr.
3Down Staff - 2025-09-22
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Chico Bennett Jr. The six-foot-four, 256-pound defender attended rookie minicamp with the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year but didn’t formally sign with the team. The native of Ashburn, Va. played three collegiate seasons at the University of Virginia, recording 107 defensive tackles, 21 tackles for loss, eight […]
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 […]