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B.C. Lions Host Saskatchewan Roughriders in West Division Semifinal

Advancement to a West final against Edmonton is at stake with quarterback play set to decide the outcome.

Saskatchewan Roughriders' Samuel Emilus, left, is knocked down by BC Lions' Darnell Sankey (53) during the second half of a CFL football game in Vancouver on Sunday, August 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Overview

  • The Lions will host the Roughriders on Saturday in Vancouver after earning home-field by taking the season series 2-1, and the winner moves on to face the Edmonton Elks in the West final.
  • Saskatchewan leans on veteran Trevor Harris, who led the CFL with 5,370 passing yards this season and was the Roughriders’ Grey Cup quarterback last year.
  • B.C. counters with Canadian starter Nathan Rourke and a top-ranked offense that finished second in net yards and rushing while placing third in passing.
  • The matchup continues a recent postseason rivalry: the Riders eliminated the Lions in each of the past two postseasons, including a 24-21 West final last year.
  • B.C. arrives after rebounding from a 1-5 start to win nine of 10 late-season games while Saskatchewan stresses execution and Harris’s experience as keys to extending their title defense; the West final is scheduled for Nov. 7 at Commonwealth Stadium and the Grey Cup is Nov. 15 in Calgary.