Seems a bit odd not to see Winnipeg in the Grey Cup this year - in Winnipeg yet!
112TH GREY CUP | THE BASICS
Date: Sunday, November 16th, 5 p.m. CT
Site: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg
TV: TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, RDS, CBS Sports Network, CFL+
Pre-game act: Our Lady Peace
National anthem: Catie St. Germain
Halftime: MGK
THE MATCHUP
Saskatchewan Roughriders (12-6) vs. Montreal Alouettes (10-8)
Vegas odds: Saskatchewan is favoured by 3.5 points.
Head to head: The teams split the season series, with Saskatchewan winning 34-6 in Week 9 and Montreal getting one back 48-31 in Week 15.
How they got here:
-Saskatchewan finished first in the West Division at 12-6 and then edged the B.C. Lions 24-21 in the Western Final.
–Montreal was second in the East Division at 10-8 and then knocked off the Blue Bombers 42-33 in the Eastern Semi-Final, followed by a 19-16 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Eastern Final.
Davis Alexander, arguably the key player in the Grey Cup game and the ace in the hole, says he feels "great" following his hamstring injury and both teams seem relatively healthy.
On paper, this should be a barn burner of a game. FWIW my guess is that the Als will pull off an upset in a very close game.
Quote from: ModAdmin on November 15, 2025, 12:35:31 AMSeems a bit odd not to see Winnipeg in the Grey Cup this year - in Winnipeg yet!
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My apologies Tecno. I left a key word out (Winnipeg)
Not sure if anyone said this or not, or if anyone noticed, but MTL touched the East division trophy after their EDF win. SSK did not.
I know "don't touch it" is popular, but I always say lift it and enjoy and celebrate -- 50/50 chance it's the only thing you'll be winning! CGY always used to touch it, and they did pretty good. Most teams do not (including Mafia WPG).
I know it's the Grey Cup, but I still feel as if Sask is overrated. I think Montreal will crush them good.
Have been pinning my Sask Voodoo doll all week, hopes it works. GO AL's GO!!!!!!
I am predicting a close game. Possibly decided by injuries. I don't think Sask will get blown out at all, that's a TEAM. If anyone falls apart it would be Montreal. They depend on ONE guy, 2-8 without him. Lauther has to make his kicks, that's the weakest link for Sask. Almost a home game, coldish weather and hungrier, Sask gets it done IMHO.
Quote from: Tecno on November 15, 2025, 09:03:00 AMNot sure if anyone said this or not, or if anyone noticed, but MTL touched the East division trophy after their EDF win. SSK did not.
I know "don't touch it" is popular, but I always say lift it and enjoy and celebrate -- 50/50 chance it's the only thing you'll be winning! CGY always used to touch it, and they did pretty good. Most teams do not (including Mafia WPG).
NHL, but the Oilers did not touch 2 years ago, touched last year. Same result. The touching teams go on to win the Stanley Cup Final eight times out of eleven. Limited sample size because most teams never touch it.
Quote from: Jesse on November 15, 2025, 10:23:01 AMI know it's the Grey Cup, but I still feel as if Sask is overrated. I think Montreal will crush them good.
I have to disagree. I believe the Rider OL and DL are superior to the Riders OL and DL. However as much as I hate to say this, I would like to see the Riders win if only for Trevor Harris. He has been in the league for a long time, paid his dues and deserves a cup win.
Over this season I've been expecting Harris to get hurt. If he doesn't run too much, and slides... should be ok. Sometimes he gets carried away...
Alexander.. hamstring. I have no idea, but that seems like a tricky injury.
Either team would be in trouble if their starter goes out.
If not, I think they are close, and yes could be a field goal or two.
I wouldn't like to be counting on Lauther, so edge to Als there.
I think Als have better offence coaching... Maas/calvillo is formidable.
Defence coaching... probably even?
I hope for a good game, don't care which team wins.
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OL Pier-Olivier Lestage back, DL Mustafa Johnson game-time decision for Montreal Alouettes in 112th Grey Cup
By 3Down Staff -November 15, 2025
The Montreal Alouettes could have arguably their top player on both sides of the line of scrimmage back in action for the 112th Grey Cup.
Offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage, who was a late scratch last week with a neck injury, and defensive tackle Mustafa Johnson, who missed the East Final with a shoulder injury, are both listed as starters on the depth chart.
Johnson remains a game-time decision after being limited in Thursday's practice. The 27-year-old has made nine tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble in seven games played this season due to injury, but was a key piece to Montreal's Grey Cup victory in 2023. Through 48 career games, he has amassed 105 defensive tackles and 17 sacks.
Lestage was selected by the Alouettes in the second round of the 2021 CFL Draft and has been the team's most consistent blocker for the past several seasons at left guard. He was an East Division All-CFL selection for the first time in 2025.
The Alouettes will not have returner James Letcher Jr. in the lineup after he was limited the past two days due to a lower leg injury. Running back Travis Theis is expected to handle those duties, while veteran receiver Alexander Hollins has been added as insurance.
Also out are American offensive lineman Des Holmes, who started last week in place of Lestage, and Canadian receiver Hakeem Harris.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (13-6) and Montreal Alouettes (12-8) will meet in the 112th Grey Cup at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 16, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST.
The Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Final by a score of 19-16, while the Roughriders came back to defeat the B.C. Lions in the West Final by a score of 24-21. The teams split their two regular-season meetings, though Montreal franchise quarterback Davis Alexander missed both games due to a hamstring injury.
The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of two degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN, CTV, and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally.
This marks the fifth time the Grey Cup will be played in Winnipeg and the second time it will be hosted at Princess Auto Stadium. The venue's first Grey Cup was held in 2015 when the Edmonton Football Team defeated the Ottawa Redblacks by a score of 26-20, and Michael Reilly was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/15/ol-pier-olivier-lestage-back-dl-mustafa-johnson-game-time-decision-for-montreal-alouettes-in-112th-grey-cup/
Canadian receivers Ajou Ajou, Mitch Picton active for Saskatchewan Roughriders in 112th Grey Cup
By 3Down Staff - November 15, 2025
Second-year Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou is slated to start in his first career Grey Cup.
The native of Brooks, Alta., will get the nod at the boundary receiver spot after both KeeSean Johnson (knee) and Joe Robustelli (head) were ruled out due to injury. Ajou has made 22 catches for 212 yards in eight games this season.
The six-foot-two, 220-pound target rejoined the Riders midway through the season after he spent training camp with the Indianapolis Colts. He was targeted eight times over three NFL preseason games, recording four receptions for 27 yards. Ajou was waived among final training camp roster cuts by Indy and went through waivers unclaimed.
He was selected by the Riders in the seventh round, 59th overall, during the 2024 CFL Draft. He registered 20 catches for 307 yards and two touchdowns through 12 regular-season games as a rookie in the three-down league while making four starts prior to ending last year on the six-game injured list.
Also rejoining the roster as insurance is local product Mitch Picton, who caught 20 passes for 226 yards in 14 games this year. The Regina product has been a clutch performer for the team during his career, making 96 catches for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns in 64 games. Dhel Duncan-Busby will sit out this week in favour of the local veteran.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (13-6) and Montreal Alouettes (12-8) will meet in the 112th Grey Cup at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 16, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST.
The Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Final by a score of 19-16, while the Roughriders came back to defeat the B.C. Lions in the West Final by a score of 24-21. The teams split their two regular-season meetings, though Montreal franchise quarterback Davis Alexander missed both games due to a hamstring injury.
The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of two degrees with a mix of sun and cloud. The game will be broadcast on TSN, CTV, and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and CFL+ internationally.
This marks the fifth time the Grey Cup will be played in Winnipeg and the second time it will be hosted at Princess Auto Stadium. The venue's first Grey Cup was held in 2015 when the Edmonton Football Team defeated the Ottawa Redblacks by a score of 26-20, and Michael Reilly was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/15/canadian-receivers-ajou-ajou-mitch-picton-active-for-saskatchewan-roughriders-in-112th-grey-cup/
So I'm a big fan of Coach Jason Maas, Tyson Philpot and Trevor Harris. I'm also a fan of Travis Theis, Austin Mack, Travis Snead, Sam Emilus, Tommy Nield and Dohnte Meyers to a lesser extent.
But for me it really comes down to wanting Trevor Harris to QB a team to a Grey Cup victory.
:)
Quote from: Waffler on November 15, 2025, 03:29:27 PMI am predicting a close game. Possibly decided by injuries. I don't think Sask will get blown out at all, that's a TEAM. If anyone falls apart it would be Montreal. They depend on ONE guy, 2-8 without him. Lauther has to make his kicks, that's the weakest link for Sask. Almost a home game, coldish weather and hungrier, Sask gets it done IMHO.
Interesting the Riders tried very hard to trade for Lirim Hajrullahu before the trade deadline but the Argos turned down their offer. Afterward when questioned Lirim said he would have refused to report to the Riders if the trade had been made. Life is going well for him in Toronto.
Shows the Riders are leaving no stones un-turned in their quest to improve their personnel.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/13/lirim-hajrullahu-toronto-argonauts-declined-trade-inquiry-from-saskatchewan-roughriders/ (https://3downnation.com/2025/11/13/lirim-hajrullahu-toronto-argonauts-declined-trade-inquiry-from-saskatchewan-roughriders/)
What time does this game start?
I read 3 pm pacific on cfl site.... Which is wrong.😂
Quote from: markf on November 15, 2025, 10:50:46 PMWhat time does this game start?
I read 3 pm pacific on cfl site.... Which is wrong.😂
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Quote from: markf on November 15, 2025, 10:50:46 PMWhat time does this game start?
I read 3 pm pacific on cfl site.... Which is wrong.😂
3PM pacific time which is 5PM CST here which is correct.
Quote from: tlf on November 15, 2025, 11:29:56 PM3PM pacific time which is 5PM CST here which is correct.
I don't understand why they start so late, it's November, wrap it up before the sun goes down.
Quote from: tlf on November 15, 2025, 11:29:56 PM3PM pacific time which is 5PM CST here which is correct.
It is five pm pacific right now, game is not on.
And it looks like it's not even on Tsn+.
Hope I'm wrong, if they don't have it on there they just lost a customer permanently.
lol wrong day.... 😂
Quote from: markf on November 16, 2025, 12:03:22 AMIt is five pm pacific right now, game is not on.
And it looks like it's not even on Tsn+.
Hope I'm wrong, if they don't have it on there they just lost a customer permanently.
5 pm tomorrow...
Quote from: Jesse on November 16, 2025, 01:05:25 AM5 pm tomorrow...
Thanks...
Yeah my wife just told me 😂🤡
I thought I was entering the twilight zone...
Weather looks perfect, seen at least one person complaining about it a few days ago, this is fall weather baby
MTL depth chart (https://static.cfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/GREY-CUP-MONTREAL-DEPTH-CHART.pdf)
IN: Hollins, Lestage (not GTD?), DT Johnson GTD
OUT: Harris, Holmes, Letcher
Lucky GC horseshoe Rice, and Saindon, dressed as backup OL
Quote from: Blueforlife on November 16, 2025, 01:53:53 AMWeather looks perfect, seen at least one person complaining about it a few days ago, this is fall weather baby
Yup, we've been blessed for all the GC Festival days with superb weather (even with a bit of rain one afternoon).
GC forecast actually improved over time. Should be a nice 0-ish day. Can leave a couple of layers at home. SSK's much better run game won't be as much as an advantage as a cold/snow game. We should get a nice air show!
Quote from: markf on November 16, 2025, 01:10:27 AMI thought I was entering the twilight zone...
Like me being
this close to booking the MTL plane rid to arrive Sat night... CFL playoffs are now officially confusing. Sat this, Sun that. I get it, but I miss "everything is on Sunday".
Quote from: Foxhound on November 15, 2025, 06:59:26 PMBut for me it really comes down to wanting Trevor Harris to QB a team to a Grey Cup victory.
Meh. I don't. Maybe if he was on a non-green team. I have no love for him leading the green. The only reason I might want to see him win is so he can retire and leave greenerville up CFL creek without a real QB.
I would bet money Trevor takes a hit and doesn't finish the game. Might be a good test of the EITS's cajones to see if they'll pull a starting QB in a GC... In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if this game ends up being MBT vs Maier. I'd take MBT in that bet any day!
Quote from: markf on November 15, 2025, 04:32:17 PMI wouldn't like to be counting on Lauther, so edge to Als there.
It will be epic if the game is lost on a Lauther FG. The whole province will be firing up their manure trucks. It would be so fitting for a team who had the 13th man incident, and has known their K is garbage for 2 seasons now.
Quote from: markf on November 15, 2025, 04:32:17 PMI think Als have better offence coaching... Maas/calvillo is formidable.
MTL is far more traditional in O approach. Lots of levels of play available to the QB to pick. Lots of hard to stop screens when you need that last 4 yards. A large % of deep shots, but not reliant on it.
But SSK has done something magical with Mueller and the perfect mix of middling RECs along with a league-best 4 IMP OL and a good run game and a QB who is king of the dink & dunk. They don't look flashy but they can sit there and chip away at you all day unless someone jumps something in the short game. Amazing for a team that might have one of the cheapest REC corps in the league.
So, no K.Johnson REC for SSK. That's gonna hurt. He's the only one with "great" hands. The rest need the ball thrown to them -- no Kenny circus in that squad.
And no Robustelli!
Very bad news for Greenerville. 4 starting NAT RECs! Yowzers. Picton & Ajou? Hahaha. At least they benched Busby -- he's done nothing in 14 weeks. In comparison MTL has nothing but REC talent.
It's going to come down to the plan. Can SSK's "we don't need no steeenkin receivers!" team design still get the dink & dunk done 13 times each drive?? Expect a heavy run attack.
It's kind of funny, but this GC might have the most hitch screens ever seen in 1 game!
Quote from: Waffler on November 15, 2025, 03:35:55 PMNHL, but the Oilers did not touch 2 years ago, touched last year. Same result. The touching teams go on to win the Stanley Cup Final eight times out of eleven. Limited sample size because most teams never touch it.
Awesome. Another touch-stats-minder! Love it. Someone get the stats on the CFL for this... In a decade: I recall CGY always touching it(?) and they won half their GCs? WPG never touched it and we won 2/5.
C'mon MTL! Prove me right that trophy-touching is the correct choice!
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Quote from: Tecno on November 16, 2025, 07:02:59 AMSo, no K.Johnson REC for SSK. That's gonna hurt. He's the only one with "great" hands. The rest need the ball thrown to them -- no Kenny circus in that squad.
And no Robustelli!
Very bad news for Greenerville. 4 starting NAT RECs! Yowzers. Picton & Ajou? Hahaha. At least they benched Busby -- he's done nothing in 14 weeks. In comparison MTL has nothing but REC talent.
It's going to come down to the plan. Can SSK's "we don't need no steeenkin receivers!" team design still get the dink & dunk done 13 times each drive?? Expect a heavy run attack.
It's kind of funny, but this GC might have the most hitch screens ever seen in 1 game!
Is there a betting line over under on hitch screens? Im taking over all day.
MTL will be ready for the dink and dunk bore-a-thon offense Trevor Harris plays and wont make the mistake BC made on final drive.
Im suprised so many people are picking Riders. I think MTL wins this easy
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on November 15, 2025, 11:37:53 PMI don't understand why they start so late, it's November, wrap it up before the sun goes down.
They want it prime time in the east. Ratings first, football second.
Quote from: Waffler on November 16, 2025, 02:25:04 PMThey want it prime time in the east. Ratings first, football second.
National prime time is the same everywhere.
Anjou is capable of having a big game and Nield has been quietly productive.
sold my tickets to rider fans for my cost
just bought better seats for half the cost...Ole, ole, ole
basically free tickets (sports fan math applied...)
For those that dont have TSN, you should be able to watch the pregame on YouTube.
Quote from: The Zipp on November 16, 2025, 04:35:47 PMsold my tickets to rider fans for my cost
just bought better seats for half the cost...Ole, ole, ole
basically free tickets (sports fan math applied...)
I thought about that at some point. But it's my seats with the regulars I've sat by all year.
Means something.
What a gorgeous fall day for the big game! It really is a shame at least some of the game can't be played in the warm sunshine. Have a fun time for those of you who are going. Although I aim not cheering for either team, I'm looking at the results of the game this way- whichever team loses I will be happy with their misery and heartbreak. For the winning team- I won't talk about it ;D
Maybe a stupid question, please don't flame me. Are you all wearing blue and gold to the game today?
Reason I ask - I always think it's a bit odd when fans wear jerseys not represented in the game being played, especially when they wear NFL jerseys (what's that about?), but seems it would be different in the Grey Cup.
I honestly can't remember what I wore to the last one here - probably just a parka because it was so cold.
So - thoughts?
Wear whatever.
But, Grey Cup week is about fans from across the league coming together while representing their teams.
Quote from: Big Daddy on November 16, 2025, 06:01:42 PMMaybe a stupid question, please don't flame me. Are you all wearing blue and gold to the game today?
Reason I ask - I always think it's a bit odd when fans wear jerseys not represented in the game being played, especially when they wear NFL jerseys (what's that about?), but seems it would be different in the Grey Cup.
I honestly can't remember what I wore to the last one here - probably just a parka because it was so cold.
So - thoughts?
The tradition at Grey Cups is, at the base, to wear your team colours. Some people will wear a little something from the team they've chosen to support as well.
Quote from: bomb squad on November 16, 2025, 06:21:17 PMThe tradition at Grey Cups is, at the base, to wear your team colours. Some people will wear a little something from the team they've chosen to support as well.
Great - thank you. Can't bring myself to wear something from either team so this is perfect.
Looking forward to it!
Quote from: gobombersgo on November 16, 2025, 04:58:44 PMFor those that dont have TSN, you should be able to watch the pregame on YouTube.
Zach is doing commentary on the pre-game show, not as good as BLM but he's doing pretty well.
one hour till kickoff - they just started the clock from 60:00
stadium looks good - they have covered up the blue "walls" but the blue and yellow and coupe grey logos do look good
al's end zone logo looks too small to me
Got a pic with the Prime Minister.
Great pregame show! Bombers splurged on a double flyover. One can see Wade's influence in putting on a good show.
Anyone but the riders.... stadium looks packed not like when the riders were hosting I guess we do have the best fans in the CFL...
big stage got to davis...bad throw to make
Honestly thought there would be much more green in the stands. Bad start for Alexander lol! But...allez les alouettes. Crowd sounds pretty 50/50 so far??
stone hands Ento. that was 6
I just want to see Alexander fall on his face
Quote from: The Zipp on November 16, 2025, 10:55:54 PMstone hands Ento. that was 6
Yup Football 101.... secure ball first then look for endzone
does SUitor just say the same things every game?
Quote from: Pete on November 16, 2025, 11:04:02 PMdoes SUitor just say the same things every game?
Yes, Yes he does. LOL
That was NOT DPI, here we go the CFL CC cheating for the Riders early!!!!
wow.
cheap PI gives them a second chance
Wow, big iffy DPI call gifts the riders a Td
It is starting to slip away from Mtl.
Sask O line sure is good. They were quite bad not that long ago, so there's hope for us.
The commissioner should talk to his buddies at TSN.... My screen keeps flicking on and off to black.
Quote from: markf on November 16, 2025, 11:49:49 PMSask O line sure is good. They were quite bad not that long ago, so there's hope for us.
Yeah, good at holding and not getting called for it.
Alexander can't run
alexander looks cold
Olivera has to hate this, why the f*** didnt the bombers run him in the east semi.
Quote from: markf on November 16, 2025, 11:49:49 PMSask O line sure is good. They were quite bad not that long ago, so there's hope for us.
The commissioner should talk to his buddies at TSN.... My screen keeps flicking on and off to black.
4 Import line.
so far halftime show is terrible.
Quote from: The Zipp on Today at 12:10:59 AMso far halftime show is terrible.
ok. pyro was good for first song