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CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Riders drop delayed preseason finale 27-20 against Winnipeg
Saskatchewan Roughriders Phalen Sanford (00) tackles Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Keric Wheatfall (88) during the first half of pre-season CFL football action in Regina, on Friday, May 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu Although it doesn't count towards the standings, the Saskatchewan Roughriders dropped a Friday night affair against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-20, going winless for the 2025 preseason. The Riders scored their first touchdown of the preseason with under 30 seconds remaining in the game to make the score closer. It was a game which saw a majority of back-ups get time for both teams. Several Saskatchewan starters, including Trevor Harris, A.J. Ouelette, Kian Schaffer-Baker and more did not dress. While more than a dozen Bomber regulars did not travel to Regina Friday. The game was delayed by over an hour from its originally scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff time due to air quality caused by wildfire smoke in the province's north. Once underway, Winnipeg would jump ahead quick with two fast touchdowns in the first quarter. Chris Streveler started the game for Winnipeg and marched the Bombers down the field to score first. On the second drive of the game for Winnipeg, everyday starter Zach Collaros needed just two passes to get to the endzone to give the blue and gold a two-score lead. The drive would be the only appearance for the two-time CFL MOP who was 2/2, 80 yards passing and a TD. Collaros will serve a suspension in Week 2 of the season for failing to make himself available for a drug test. Winnipeg has a bye Week 1. The Riders' offense continued to sputter this preseason, notching just 252 yards total offense - mostly on the final drive of the game. Similar to their first preseason game, the legs of Rider kickers would account for all the points scored by Saskatchewan. Brett Lauther finished the night 3/3 on field goals, including making a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter before Dawson Hodge got a chance to kick in the second half. Hodge made his lone attempt from 31 yards. With Harris getting the night off, Jake Maier started at the pivot position for Saskatchewan. Maier played the entirety of the first half under centre going 9/15, throwing for 113 yards, one interception and no touchdowns. Jake Maier Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Maier (9) looks downfield during the first half of pre-season CFL football action against Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Regina, on Friday, May 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press) Jack Coan would enter the game to play the second half. The second-year quarterback out of Notre Dame threw for 189 yards on 18 completions and 25 attempts with no touchdowns nor interceptions. A bright spot on the Rider offense was returning wideout Joe Robustilli. The sophomore wide receiver caught six passes for a game-high 119 yards receiving. Regina-product Mitch Picton also saw lots of playing time Friday, making seven catches for 77 yards receiving. Saskatchewan lost both their preseason matchups against Winnipeg after losing 15-9 May 24. The Roughriders open the regular season against the Ottawa Redblacks at home Thursday June 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium and on TSN.
National Post
3 days ago
- General
- National Post
Roughriders fall 27-20 to Blue Bombers in pre-season finale
Article content The Saskatchewan Roughriders pre-season is officially in the books. Article content Article content Now the Green and White can look ahead to the 2025 regular season. Article content On Friday night, the Roughriders elected to rest many veterans in their second and final CFL pre-season game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium. After losing their pre-season opener 15-9 last week in Winnipeg, the Roughriders were once again on the losing side on Friday night as they fell 27-20 to drop to 0-2 in the pre-season. Article content Article content When Friday's game got underway after a one-hour delay due to poor air quality from the wildfire smoke in the area, it was the Bombers — who also sat many starters — striking first as quarterback Chris Streveler led the Blue and Gold on a 12-play, 78-yard drive capped off with a 21-yard touchdown pass to Keric Wheatfall. Article content With Trevor Harris not dressing, Jake Maier got the start for the Roughriders. Article content After a two-and-out by Saskatchewan, Bombers' veteran quarterback Zach Collaros entered the game for Winnipeg and proceeded to throw back-to-back 40-yard passes to Dalton Schoen and Wheatfall, with the second toss into the end zone to make it 14-0. Article content On Saskatchewan's second drive of the game, Maier hit Mitch Picton for a 28-yard game which led to a 16-yard field goal by Brett Lauther to make it 14-3 at the start of the second quarter. Article content With Streveler back in the game for Winnipeg, he was looking for a deep ball but was intercepted by Riders' rookie defensive back Eddie Heckard, who brought it back 45 yards to Winnipeg's 21-yard line. Article content Article content However, the Roughriders gave the ball back as running back Mario Anderson fumbled the ball on the very next play before Bombers defensive lineman Phillip Webb returned it 90 yards for the touchdown to make it 21-3 Winnipeg. Article content Article content A few drives later, Saskatchewan was looking to close the gap but Maier was intercepted at Winnipeg's one-yard line by Bombers defensive back Isaiah Avery. Article content Following a punt by the Bombers, Maier bounced back and hit Joe Robustelli for a 48-yard gain before Lauther kicked a 24-yard field goal to make it 21-6. Article content On Coan's first series, the second-year pivot engineered a 10-play, 41-yard drive which led to a 53-yard field goal by Lauther to make it 21-9.
Global News
3 days ago
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- Global News
Kickoff for Saskatchewan Roughriders pre-season game delayed due to wildfire smoke
Ongoing smoke from wildfires in northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba has delayed kickoff for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' final pre-season game on Friday night at Mosaic Stadium. Citing air quality concerns, the Roughriders posted on social media at 5:33 p.m. that their 7 p.m. kickoff against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has been pushed back an hour to 8 p.m. In the post, they added, 'Current weather modelling indicates that the smoke will continue to clear throughout the next several hours, allowing us to safely play football.' 2:12 Flin Flon fire fears As a result of the poor air quality, however, the Roughriders confirmed their 'Party in the Park' fan celebration has been cancelled. Story continues below advertisement The Roughriders are slated to match up against the Blue Bombers for the second week in a row, after falling in their pre-season opener last Saturday 15-9 in Winnipeg.
National Post
3 days ago
- Climate
- National Post
CFL, Roughriders monitoring air quality in Regina ahead of tonight's game
The wildfire smoke blanketing the air in Regina could cause a delay in the Saskatchewan Roughriders pre-season game on Friday night. Article content Article content At 2:30 p.m., the Roughriders issued a statement saying: 'Per league policy, the air quality at Mosaic Stadium is being actively monitored by the CFL and will continue to be throughout game day. At this point, we do not expect any delays to kickoff, but will provide updates as required.' Article content Article content Saskatchewan is scheduled to host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL pre-season action with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Article content While the Air Quality Health Index near Regina was at a 2 (low risk) throughout the early morning, the index increased to a 4 (moderate risk) at 10 a.m. before being upgraded to a 7 (high risk) at 1 p.m. Article content By 2 p.m., the air quality index rose to a 10+ (very high risk), which is the highest level on the scale. Article content Environment Canada is forecasting the air quality to continue to be at 10+ into Friday night and Saturday morning, with projections showing the index will be downgraded to a 10- (high risk) by Saturday night. According to the CFL, each stadium is equipped with 'multiple air quality sensors that provide real-time readings at the venue.' The league says that if the Air Quality Health Index reaches 8 of above (as per official metrics provided by Environment Canada), during warmup or at any point throughout the game, the game will automatically be stopped and teams will head to their dressing rooms. Article content Article content Article content
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Classic Sports Moments - The last time the Riders played a game in Saskatoon
Watch We go back to 1988 for the last time the Riders played a game in Saskatoon, a preseason tilt with the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers in town
