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Help is on the way: Montreal Alouettes getting healthy off bye week

3Down Staff - 2025-09-02

The Montreal Alouettes appear to be getting healthy at the right time, according to their injury report from Tuesday. Among those who were full participants in practice were fullback David Dallaire, star receivers Austin Mack and Tyson Philpot, defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson, All-CFL safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy, and returner James Letcher Jr. None of these players […]

3DownNation CFL power rankings: Winnipeg Blue Bombers rise despite Labour Day loss

3Down Staff - 2025-09-02

Week 13 of the 2025 CFL season has officially come and gone, leading to a big shift in the middle of our power rankings. Calgary and Saskatchewan still reign supreme at the top, while Edmonton and Ottawa remain down at the bottom. Everyone else in between saw a shake-up this week as teams jockey for […]

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston: bidding for 2027 Grey Cup to close soon

John Hodge - 2025-09-02

The CFL will soon be one step closer to awarding the 2027 Grey Cup to a host city as the bidding process is set to close this month. “We expect that final bids will be due probably within the next 30 days,” CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston told 620 CKRM on Sunday. “Then there’s an evaluation, probably […]

Calgary Stampeders blow out Elks despite quiet offensive day (& eight other thoughts)

Ryan Ballantine - 2025-09-02

The Labour Day Classic in Calgary means more than any other regular-season game, and when Edmonton heads down the No. 2 Highway, tensions are high no matter the teams’ records before kickoff. As provincial rivals for everything from sports supremacy to government spending, this game between Calgary and Edmonton sends a message as to who […]

Edmonton Elks fumble Labour Day Classic away to Stampeders (& five other thoughts)

Andrew Hoskins - 2025-09-02

The Edmonton Elks’ winning streak came to an end on Monday afternoon at McMahon Stadium as the team fell 28-7 to the Calgary Stampeders. The game was the least “classic” of the CFL’s Labour Day weekend celebrations. Neither team executed very well on offence but Calgary capitalized on mistakes, while Edmonton could not. Here are […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats outgunned by Argonauts in Labour Day shootout (& seven other thoughts) 

Josh Thomas - 2025-09-02

This year’s Labour Day Classic between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts lived up to its name. The Tabbies lost by a score of 35-33 thanks to incredible late-game heroics from Argonauts receiver Dejon Brissett. The local product’s 62-yard reception allowed Lirim Hajrullahu to kick the game-winning field goal with no time left on the […]

3DownNation Podcast: Labour Day reaction, 2027 Grey Cup bids, wild U Sports finishes

3Down Staff - 2025-09-02

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott react to the three Labour Day Classics from the weekend, which teams could bid for the 2027 Grey Cup, two wild finishes in U Sports, what’s next for Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma, the Hamilton Hurricanes hosting the first-ever Ted Goveia Bowl, Ajou Ajou returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, […]

Miracle play sparks Toronto Argonauts to walk-off Labour Day win (& seven other thoughts)

Griff Bordignon - 2025-09-02

The Toronto Argonauts made the trip down the QEW to face the arch-rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the annual Labour Day Classic on Monday afternoon at Hamilton Stadium. Both teams came in hungry for a win with the Tabbies aiming to solidify their spot atop the East Division, while the Argonauts looked keep their playoff hopes […]

Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks take top spot amid shakeup in U Sports football rankings

3Down Staff - 2025-09-02

There is a new team atop the U Sports football rankings after the first full week of action across the country, leading to changes at all 10 spots on the big board. The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are now the top team in the nation following their 30-9 win over the Windsor Lancers. NCAA transfer […]

Ottawa Redblacks bring back former second-round CFL draft pick Deionte Knight

3Down Staff - 2025-09-02

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian defensive lineman Deionte Knight to their practice roster. The six-foot-three, 278-pound defender signed with the Redblacks in December after finishing last season on Hamilton’s practice roster. He participated in training camp with the team but was released prior to the start of the regular season. The 26-year-old native of […]