Week 13 in the Canadian Football League is officially upon us, and there’s no point in wasting any time — let’s get straight to the picks. We have ten contributors making picks straight-up and against the spread, and they’ll do so all season long. Enjoy. Eligible sports bettors in Ontario and Alberta can find relevant information for wagering […]

It appears the Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without Samuel Emilus for the foreseeable future — but not the rest of the season. “I don’t think it’s a season-ending (injury),” head coach Corey Mace told the media on Wednesday. “It’s just super unfortunate. I know how much this game and this team means to that guy. […]

The City of Calgary is searching for a third party to conduct a study regarding the possibility of building a new stadium, Global News reported late Wednesday. “We have a desperate need for facilities and McMahon Stadium is way beyond its best before date,” Steve Allan of the McMahon Stadium Society told Adam MacVicar. “We […]

The Université de Montréal Carabins will begin the 2026 season atop the U Sports top 10 rankings, as they look to defend their Vanier Cup title. Led by first-year quarterback Pepe Gonzalez, Montréal defeated the University of Saskatchewan 30-16 last November to win their third-ever national championship. As a result, the Carabins received all seven […]

The Montreal Alouettes will have Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence back in the lineup when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. The team released its official depth chart on Thursday. The 30-year-old suffered an ankle injury against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 1. He has since missed nine straight games. The native […]

Fans of university football in the province of Saskatchewan will once again get the chance to view their teams on television. The Canada West Football Showcase is returning to SaskTel maxTV and maxTV Stream this fall with an 18-game slate, which includes every contest for the University of Regina Rams and the University of Saskatchewan […]

Week 12 in the Canadian Football League is officially upon us, and there’s no point in wasting any time — let’s get straight to the picks. We have ten contributors making picks straight-up and against the spread, and they’ll do so all season long. Enjoy. Eligible sports bettors in Ontario and Alberta can find relevant information for wagering […]

Fans in Ottawa have witnessed two CFL teams fold over the past 30 years, but Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) executive chairman and managing partner Roger Greenberg has made it clear the same thing will not happen to the Redblacks. “We’re not going anywhere. I was born here, I was raised here. This is where my […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have only completed 10 passes of 30-plus yards this season, which is tied for fewest in the CFL alongside the winless Ottawa Redblacks. No other team has fewer than 16. When asked about the team’s lack of deep passing on Tuesday, offensive coordinator Tommy Condell encouraged reporters to check out Pro Football […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have brought back American defensive lineman Aaron Patrick, the team announced on Wednesday. The six-foot-five, 250-pound defender was placed on the team’s retired list in May when he didn’t report to training camp. He is now back with the team. The 29-year-old played 16 regular-season games in 2025, and recorded seven special […]

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian linebacker Daniel Kwamou and American defensive back Lento Smith Jr., the team announced on Wednesday. Kwamou was originally a fifth-round pick in the 2022 CFL Draft out of the University of British Columbia. He dressed for nine regular-season games with the Toronto Argonauts as a rookie in 2023 and […]

Nathan Rourke was named one of the CFL’s players of the week for his performance against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday night, but the homegrown superstar wouldn’t have selected himself for that honour. When speaking to the media following the 30-16 victory, the B.C. Lions’ quarterback expressed disappointment in his recent level of play. “I […]

Though he appears skeptical that franchise quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will play again this season, Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich still isn’t ruling out that possibility. “(I have no update) in terms of timeframe (for Mitchell’s return),” Milanovich told the media on Tuesday. “(His recovery progress is) not decreasing my optimism, that’s for sure. […]

It appears the Calgary Stampeders have dodged a bullet, as franchise quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and star running back Dedrick Mills have received positive prognoses after suffering head injuries in the team’s most recent game. “(With Adams) we certainly are still making sure that we’re OK to get him back,” head coach and general manager […]

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American quarterback Cameron Peters, the team announced on Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old spent the past two seasons at the collegiate level at Prairie View A&M University, an NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) program located in Texas. The six-foot-four, 207-pound passer completed 60.0 percent of his passes for 3,723 yards, […]

The B.C. Lions have signed American defensive back and return specialist Lawrence Woods III, the team announced on Tuesday. The five-foot-nine, 180-pound speedster played 31 regular-season games over two stints with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, recording 86 kickoff returns for 1,874 yards, 108 punt returns for 1,345 yards, and two touchdowns. He also made 28 defensive […]

A brand new season of U Sports football season is about to get underway, as the OUA will kick-off this weekend, followed by the RSEQ, AUS, and Canada West the following week. All 27 teams will be competing for a Vanier Cup, though there’s only one top individual honour available: the Hec Crighton Trophy. Established […]

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have unveiled some key game day details for their upcoming Labour Day Classic against the Toronto Argonauts. Juno Award-winning Hamilton singer-songwriter Tomi Swick will play the halftime show, which will also feature an appearance from four-time Juno Award-winning artist Matthew Good, the frontman of the Matthew Good Band. The doors will open […]

Week 12 of the 2026 CFL season is officially in the books, featuring four divisional games across the country. Before we look ahead to Week 13, let’s check out the standout performers, plays, and games from the week that was. These awards are selected by 3DownNation’s contributors and will be presented weekly throughout the 2026 season. […]

The Ottawa Redblacks have hired Jim Popp as a senior football advisor, the team announced on Monday. “We need to get better and there is no reason to wait until the offseason to start doing that,” said Mark Goudie in a statement. “Jim has spent 28 years in this league and has been a part […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American linebacker Kyahva Tezino, the team announced on Monday. The native of Los Angeles, Calif. was named All-UFL with the Birmingham Stallions in 2026. He recorded 68.0 tackles, three tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and one pass knockdown over 10 games. The six-foot, 224-pound defender was named All-USFL […]

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks firing vice-president of football operations Shawn Burke and hiring Jim Popp, the Saskatchewan Roughriders losing back-to-back games, Edmonton’s chances of hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2015, Tre Ford’s performance for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Shawn Lemon’s resurgence with the Toronto Argonauts, […]

Week 12 in the Canadian Football League caused quite a shake-up to our power rankings, as a surging West Division team overtook a rival, and the two teams in the Battle of Ontario traded places. 3DownNation’s power rankings are created by having our contributors rank each team from No. 1 to No. 9 independently, then […]

For the first time in 2026, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are on a losing streak. While the B.C. Lions deserve full credit for the victory, the Riders simply couldn’t get out of their own way as they dropped a 30-16 decision to the Leos in Vancouver. The loss is the second in a row for the […]

Scott Milanovich put his family first in Week 12, and he doesn’t regret it in light of Hamilton’s 39-20 loss to Toronto on Saturday night. The Tiger-Cats’ head coach missed all four practices prior to the game, with special teams coordinator Bob Dyce stepping in to manage day-to-day operations. The organization described the absence as […]

After Mother Nature wreaked havoc at BMO Field with a one-hour lightning delay, the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 39-20 in the annual CNE Game in front of 18,842 fans. Here are my thoughts. Kelly hits 10k  It’s been a roller-coaster year for Chad Kelly. He’s had two separate four-interception games and has thrown […]

The Los Angeles Rams wiped the floor with the New Orleans Saints in their second preseason game, and a promising young Canadian pass rusher played a big role in that. Wesley Bailey, an undrafted free agent from Ottawa, Ont., racked up five total tackles, a sack, and a tackle for loss. He also forced a […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will get a couple of major contributors back in the lineup when they face the B.C. Lions on Sunday. Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus is unquestionably the biggest addition after missing the team’s last three regular-season games with a foot injury. The Montreal native has caught 31 passes for 448 yards and five […]

Take a look at the CFL receiving yardage leaderboard, and you’d be forgiven for assuming an egregious clerical error has occurred. Kenny Lawler, widely regarded as the league’s most dominant outside threat, doesn’t sit atop the league. In fact, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats star is nowhere to be found in the top 10. You’ll have to […]

Like any good graduate of the University of British Columbia, Theo Benedet understood the assignment this offseason. The Canadian offensive lineman was given clear instructions from the Chicago Bears as to what he needed to improve during exit meetings following the 2025 season. Head coach Ben Johnson revealed this week that he has been pleased […]

In a tale of two halves, the Edmonton Elks came from a 16-0 deficit to find the winning field goal, with zeros on the clock, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It was a thrilling way to go into a much-needed bye week. Here are my thoughts on the game. Two different teams in each half […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost to the Edmonton Elks by a score of 22-19 on Friday night in front of 22,805 fans at Commonwealth Stadium. Below are my thoughts on the game. Hot start, no finish After back-to-back double-digit losses to opponents with losing records and a less-than-impressive win over the lowly Ottawa Redblacks, just […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released National offensive lineman Jez Janvier and American defensive back Millard Bradford. Janvier was selected in the fifth round, 47th overall, during the 2026 CFL Draft. He dressed for one game as a rookie, seeing action as a backup in Week 10 against Ottawa. The six-foot-five, 314-pound blocker finished his collegiate […]

One might be tempted to call the string of events that flipped momentum in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game at  Percival Molson  Stadium a comedy of errors, but that would require there to be something funny about it. And I can assure you, nobody in the nation’s capital saw any humour in the […]

The Toronto Argonauts have demoted running back Samuel Hicks to the practice roster ahead of their game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday evening. The team released its official depth chart on Friday morning. The five-foot-nine, 190-pound ball-carrier has rushed 65 times for 383 yards, made 22 catches for 165 yards, and four four touchdowns […]

The Ottawa Redblacks are evaluating all options after dropping to 0-10 on the season, including a potential change at quarterback. Head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie wouldn’t rule out any possibilities after benching starter Jake Maier during Thursday’s 46-16 loss to the Alouettes. “We’ll see. We’ve got a 10-day week,” he told TSN 1200 […]

There were thousands of them scattered around Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Thursday night. For fans, the Davis Alexander bobblehead was a collectible celebrating the rise of the Alouettes’ franchise quarterback. For the Gig Harbor, Wash., native, however, it represented something much more personal. The 27-year-old spent the week reflecting on the journey that brought […]

Shemar Bridges is unemployed following his surprise release by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday, but he can rely on at least one glowing reference during his job hunt. Star receiver Kenny Lawler was eager to sing the praises of his former teammate when speaking to the media on Thursday, indicating that Bridges will be an […]

The Montreal Alouettes hosted the Ottawa Redblacks at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Thursday night after their second bye week of the season. After a slow start, the Als got their engine running and never looked back in a dominant 46-16 victory. Here are my thoughts on the game. Defensive and special teams takeover (ft. […]

It’s a short one-and-done card for me this week. B.C. Lions -120 versus Saskatchewan Roughriders Yards per play is the strongest indicator of team success in football. There is a direct correlation over time of net yards per play and margin of victory. Every yard per play better a team is in the CFL typically […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. provided fans a glimpse into the early stages of his recovery from injury late Wednesday night. The 31-year-old posted a picture to Facebook from what appears to be a hospital bed, likely indicating a surgery. He can be seen flashing two peace signs at the camera while wearing […]

The 2026 CFL season has reached the halfway point, and top performers have been easy to identify. Everyone knows of the record-setting trajectory that Davis Alexander and Tyson Philpot are on. Dedrick Mills’ prowess on the ground has been no secret. The sack race between Clarence Hicks and Mathieu Betts, and duelling interceptions from Tyrell […]

Former CFL offensive lineman Alex Fontana has been hired as the strength and conditioning coach for the Brampton Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League. Fontana was last under contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023, but did not see game action and was released in late July. He started seven games for the Tabbies in […]

Canadian defensive back Ty Benefield has topped the first edition of the 2027 CFL Draft scouting bureau rankings. The soon-to-be 21-year-old transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) for his senior season. He previously played at Boise State University, where he earned a first-team All-Mountain West selection at safety in 2025. The six-foot-three, 208-pound defender played […]

The Edmonton Elks will have the benefit of health when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday, as their roster remains intact from last week. The Green and Gold have added no new players to the injured list and made no changes to their starting lineup. Strong-side linebacker Kenneth Logan Jr., who missed last […]

Former Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach Frank Gansz Jr. passed away last weekend at the age of 64. Gansz spent one season in Hamilton, serving as special teams coordinator in 2018 under June Jones. The Ticats finished 8-10 that year. Notable special teams contributors included Lirim Hajrullahu, Brandon Banks, Frankie Williams, Courtny Stephen, and Aaron Crawford. The […]

Week 12 presents a card that requires you to be selective. I’ve identified two betting spots, one underdog and one favourite, and both can easily be labelled as contrarian plays. Last week, we went 1-1, with BC cashing as a 4.5-point underdog and winning outright, while Toronto couldn’t keep things competitive as a 3.5-point underdog […]

Week 12 in the Canadian Football League is officially upon us, and there’s no point in wasting any time — let’s get straight to the picks. We have ten contributors making picks straight-up and against the spread, and they’ll do so all season long. Enjoy. Eligible sports bettors in Ontario and Alberta can find relevant information for wagering on […]

It’s Week 12 in the Canadian Football League, and this week there are three plays from two games that we’re going to look at. I had a good bounce-back last week, going 3-0, so let’s keep the ball rolling this week. Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes — Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. EDT The […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are probably only going to go as far Zach Collaros can take them this season, which is why it was alarming to see how many hits he took last week. After sitting out four games due to a neck injury, the soon-to-be 38-year-old reentered the lineup against the Ottawa Redblacks, though […]