CFL News

Saskatchewan Roughriders trampled in the Stampede City (& six other thoughts)

Peter Klein - 2025-08-24

The Roughriders had a chance to create a relatively drama-free fall for fans in Saskatchewan. Instead, they lost to the Calgary Stampeders 32-15, making it white knuckle time for the next two months. This has been a great season for the Riders, but there wasnât one aspect of the game where Saskatchewan had the edge […]

Shutout second half sends Calgary Stampeders to Saskatchewan sweep (& seven other thoughts)

Ryan Ballantine - 2025-08-24

The Calgary Stampeders came into their game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday night with something to prove. They needed to show the naysayers in the media, the sportsbooks, and others around the league that, despite coming into the game four points behind the Riders in the race for the best record in the league, […]

3DownNation Podcast: Stamps sweep Riders, CFL playoff format debate, Arbuckle for M.O.P.?

3Down Staff - 2025-08-24

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Calgary Stampeders completing the season sweep of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Edmonton Elks suddenly getting back in the playoff hunt, Nick Arbuckle potentially emerging as a candidate for Most Outstanding Player, the CFL’s playoff format, the start of the U Sports season, and how NFL […]

Around U Sports: Western Mustangs complete comeback, beat Queen’s in quadruple overtime

John Hodge - 2025-08-24

The U Sports football season is officially underway as three U Sports conferences — Ontario University Athletics (OUA), RÃ©seau du Sport Ãtudiant du QuÃ©bec (RSEQ), and Atlantic University Sport (AUS) — hit the field with nine games of action on the weekend. Around U SportsÂ is a weekly feature onÂ 3DownNation that takes readers across the country […]

Minnesota Vikings release Canadian-American QB Brett Rypien — again

3Down Staff - 2025-08-24

The Minnesota Vikings have released Canadian-American quarterback Brett Rypien for the second time in eight months. The move comes after the team signed veteran Carson Wentz on Sunday. Minnesota also traded fellow quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving J.J. McCarthy, Wentz, and rookie Max Brosmer as the only passers on the roster. Rypien […]

The good, the bad, and the dumb of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 32-15 loss to Calgary

Joel Gasson - 2025-08-24

There’s an old saying in Saskatchewan: if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. In the CFL, if you don’t like how things look, give it a week, because a lot can change. No one is more aware of that than the Saskatchewan Roughriders, who came into their match-up with the Calgary Stampeders with […]

Toronto Argonauts turn the Lions into cubs in dominant victory (& six other thoughts)

Griff Bordignon - 2025-08-24

It was football at the Canadian National Exhibition as the Toronto Argonauts hosted the B.C. Lions in their annual showcase at BMO Field. The excitement from the midway spilled into the stadium, fueling what was the Argonautsâ biggest crowd of the season. The big question: would the Double Blue turn this game into a celebration […]

B.C. Lions lose their lunch on the rollercoaster, suffer CNE embarrassment against the Argos (& 10 other thoughts)

JC Abbott - 2025-08-24

In pro football, there are games you lose, games where you are beaten, and games where you get embarrassed. Unfortunately for the B.C. Lions, their performance on Saturday afternoon fell decisively into that final category, as the Toronto Argonauts effectively pantsed them in front of the BMO Field crowd with a 52-34 drubbing. Here are […]

Edmonton Elks start strong, hold on for win over Redblacks (& five other thoughts)

Andrew Hoskins - 2025-08-23

The Edmonton Elks completed the sweep of their season series over the Ottawa Redblacks with a 30-20 win on Friday night. It was a victory not without its hurdles, but they continue to find a way during this three-game win streak. Here are my thoughts on the game. Fajardo factor Cody Fajardo has now won […]

Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma throws TD pass in Green Bay Packers preseason finale

Justin Dunk - 2025-08-23

Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma helped the Green Bay Packers defeat the Seattle Seahawks 20-7 in the team’s preseason finale on Saturday afternoon. The London, Ont. native completed six-of-eight passes for 33 yards and one touchdown in the win, hitting undrafted free-agent receiver Will Sheppard for a score. That touchdown came near the midway point of […]