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8mo ago

Roughriders’ 8-1 Start Puts Calgary Rematch Under the Microscope

Local analysis cites Calgary’s stingy defence plus a smoke-delayed kickoff as key factors in the Stampeders’ 24-10 win in Regina.

Saskatchewan Roughriders' Brett Lauther (12) kicks a field goal during second half CFL football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Smoke hangs over Mosaic Stadium on July 11. The game had to be played the next day.
Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mario Alford (2) runs the ball during the first half of CFL action at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Regina.
Calgary Stampeders running back Dedrick Mills (26) is tackled by Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker A.J. Allen (32) and linebacker CJ Reavis (1) during the first half of CFL football action in Regina, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Overview

  • Saskatchewan beat Hamilton 29-9 on Saturday, marking a second straight game without allowing a touchdown.
  • The Roughriders lead the West at 8-1, their best opening half since the 2013 Grey Cup season.
  • Calgary is 6-3 after a bye that followed a 28-27 win over Winnipeg, which has lost to the Stampeders three times this season.
  • The teams’ July 12 game in Regina was postponed to the next afternoon after a 3 3/4-hour delay caused by wildfire smoke.
  • In that 24-10 Calgary victory, Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 428 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions as the Stampeders’ defence held Saskatchewan to 16 rushing yards and is allowing about 19.6 offensive points per game.