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Roughriders' 8-1 Surge Puts Calgary Rematch Under the Microscope

A smoke-delayed 24-10 defeat now frames Saskatchewan's return to face a top-ranked Stampeders defense.

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.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (19) throws against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the second half of CFL football action in Regina, on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) throws the football against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the first half of CFL football action in Regina, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Overview

  • Saskatchewan improved to 8-1 after a 29-9 win over Hamilton, marking its best start since 2013 and a fourth straight victory.
  • Calgary won the first meeting 24-10 in Regina after a 3 3/4-hour smoke delay led to a next-day kickoff, a context now central to the rematch narrative.
  • Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 428 yards and three touchdowns (with two interceptions) in that July win, while Saskatchewan was held to 16 rushing yards on nine attempts.
  • The Roughriders have not allowed a touchdown in two consecutive games, reinforcing a defensive identity entering Saturday’s game in Calgary.
  • The Stampeders come in at 6-3 after a bye week and a 28-27 win over Winnipeg, with a defense allowing a league-low 19.6 offensive points per game compared with Saskatchewan’s second-best 21.3.