GDT Mtl at Ssk, Sat Sep 13, 6:00PM

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DBs Marcus Sayles, Tevaughn Campbell game-time decisions for Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Montreal
By 3Down Staff -September 12, 2025

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have some decisions to make on defence ahead of Saturday's clash with the Montreal Alouettes.

The team has listed both cornerbacks, American Marcus Sayles and Canadian Tevaughn Campbell, as game-time decisions after they were unable to practice this week.

Sayles, who is dealing with a leg issue, has appeared in 11 games this season, making 41 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and two interceptions. Campbell, who suffered a head injury last week, has made 18 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle since returning from the NFL. He currently leads the CFL with six interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown and another for a two-point conversion.

Canadians Kerfalla Exume and Jayden Dalke are the only backup defensive backs currently on the roster. Should one or both of the starting cornerbacks be unable to play, Antoine Brooks Jr. or Benny Sapp III is likely to be elevated from the practice roster.

The only official change to the roster is the return of Canadian offensive lineman Daniel Johnson, who is listed as the sixth man. In a corresponding move, fellow OL Braydon Noll has been bumped to the practice roster.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-2) will host the Montreal Alouettes (5-7) on Saturday, September 13 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Alouettes lost 26-9 at home to the Tiger-Cats last week, while the Roughriders beat the Blue Bombers in the Banjo Bowl by a score of 21-13.

The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of 19 degrees with rain and a chance of thunderstorms. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on TSN 690 in Montreal and 620 CKRM in Regina.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/12/dbs-marcus-sayles-tevaughn-campbell-game-time-decisions-for-saskatchewan-roughriders-vs-montreal/

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McLeod Bethel-Thompson returns as Montreal Alouettes' starting QB against Riders
By 3Down Staff -September 12, 2025

The Montreal Alouettes are back to being McLeod Bethel-Thompson's show following a three-week absence.

The 37-year-old quarterback will make his sixth start of the season on Saturday in Regina after his early removal from the six-game injured list. He has posted a 1-4 record and completed 65.4 percent of his passes for 957 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions.

The native of San Francisco, Calif., joined the Alouettes this offseason after being acquired via trade from the Edmonton Elks. The seven-year veteran has thrown for 17,966 yards, 98 touchdowns, and 65 interceptions over 99 career regular-season CFL games as a member of the Toronto Argonauts, Elks, and Alouettes.

Franchise quarterback Davis Alexander has missed the team's last six games due to a hamstring injury, while third-stringer Caleb Evans suffered a torn ACL in his lone start. James Morgan, the team's fourth-string passer, started the team's two most recent games and threw for 336 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. He'll now back up Bethel-Thompson alongside Shea Patterson, while fellow QB Cameron Dukes has been demoted to the practice roster.

Among the other roster changes, the Alouettes have placed receiver Cole Spieker, defensive end Shawn Lemon, and defensive tackle Shawn Oakman on the one-game injured list, despite none of the three being limited in practice. Canadian receivers Hakeem Harris and Kaseem Ferdinand step in on offence, while Kori Roberson will dress as depth behind Mustafa Johnson and Dylan Wynn along the defensive interior.

The most impactful return to the lineup is centre Justin Lawrence, who makes fellow Canadian offensive lineman Cyrille Hogan-Saindon a healthy scratch. However, Canadian running back Sean Thomas-Erlington (neck) has been placed on the six-game injured list and backup Canadian safety Arthur Hamlin (calf) has been ruled out for the week. American ball carrier Stevie Scott III and defensive back Robert Kennedy III will dress in backup roles.

The Montreal Alouettes (5-7) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-2) on Saturday, September 13 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Alouettes lost 26-9 at home to the Tiger-Cats last week, while the Roughriders beat the Blue Bombers in the Banjo Bowl by a score of 21-13.

The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of 19 degrees with rain and a chance of thunderstorms. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on TSN 690 in Montreal and 620 CKRM in Regina.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/12/mcleod-bethel-thompson-returns-as-montreal-alouettes-starting-qb-against-riders/

[bluebeard]

Rain is in the forecast, so this should even the teams unless MBT gets injured.  Morgan for Montreal is not a starter at this time.

[J5V]

MBT has such a noodle-arm I just don't see him being able to beat the Riders.

[dd]

31-10 Montreal . MBT is throwing a nice ball tonight, lighting up the riders in Regina, which is not something most teams do, no picks, very solid so far.

He's looked miles better than anything we ve seen in these parts in years. If he wants to be a starter again, c mon down to Winnipeg!!

[Stats Junkie]

- Exume looking like a first time starter at CB. He is getting schooled by Philpot.

- Stevie Scott looking great at RB for MTL. He has is having no problem rushing against SSK.

- Lots of low snaps from the MTL centre. Hasn't hurt them yet.

- Couple of misses from Maltos.

- Ball has ended up in the carpet a few times. One each from Trevor Harris & Tommy Stevens.

[J5V]

31-10 Montreal . MBT is throwing a nice ball tonight, lighting up the riders in Regina, which is not something most teams do, no picks, very solid so far.

He's looked miles better than anything we ve seen in these parts in years. If he wants to be a starter again, c mon down to Winnipeg!!

I know, eh? WTH?!

[The Zipp]

game isn't over yet

[J5V]

game isn't over yet

That's for sure! Long from it.

[The Zipp]

MBT getting pretty mad at his guy

hothead

[J5V]

As dismal as things have looked for us on multiple fronts this season it has been the strangest year for winning inconsistency. No game, no matter how seemingly certain, is a sure-fire winner. I think anyone could pull it off no matter how bad they've looked.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

As dismal as things have looked for us on multiple fronts this season it has been the strangest year for winning inconsistency. No game, no matter how seemingly certain, is a sure-fire winner. I think anyone could pull it off no matter how bad they've looked.

Too many close games, I've been suspicious about the results for the last 3 years, watch the Riders come back and win, or lose by a few points.

[J5V]

Too many close games, I've been suspicious about the results for the last 3 years, watch the Riders come back and win, or lose by a few points.

Lotsa time but it's looking like a heavyweight slugfest so far with the Als getting the upper hand. Philpot having a game.