GDT BC at Ssk, Sat Nov 8, 5:30PM

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Healthy Saskatchewan Roughriders reinsert eight starters, kicker Brett Lauther for West Final
By 3Down Staff -November 7, 2025

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a contingent of refreshed and healthy starters ready for their West Final matchup with the B.C. Lions.

Defensive backs Rolan Milligan Jr. (foot/knee), C.J. Reavis (load management), and Marcus Sayles (ankle), defensive tackle Mike Rose (load management), receivers Samuel Emilus (load management), Joe Robustelli (knee), and Dohnte Meyers (ankle), and left guard Trevon Tate (shoulder) are all back in the lineup after missing the regular season finale for rest or injury, as is embattled kicker Brett Lauther (back).

The 35-year-old specialist from Truro, N.S., has struggled this season, hitting just 72.2 percent of his field goals. However, the Riders are turning back to him in a critical moment, sending American Michael Hughes back to the practice roster.

Defensively, Milligan and Sayles will slot into their usual spots on the boundary side, while Reavis will move to safety, and Antoine Brooks Jr. will remain at strong-side linebacker. Rose is listed as a backup behind Ali Saad for ratio purposes, but will see the majority of reps in the rotation.

In addition to the returning starters, the Riders will regain the services of short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens (knee) and top special teams ace Nick Wiebe (back). Depth safety Jaxon Ford (knee) and sixth offensive lineman Zack Fry (knee) will also dress after recovering from injury.

It isn't all good news for Saskatchewan, however, as All-CFL receiver KeeSean Johnson will not be able to go after being listed as questionable with a knee injury. Canadian pass catcher Ajou Ajou (ankle) has also been deemed unavailable, leaving a starting five of Robustelli, Kian Schaffer-Baker, Tommy Nield, Emilus, and Meyers, with Dhel Duncan-Busby as insurance.

Quarterback Jack Coan, receivers Shawn Bane Jr. and Mitch Picton, offensive lineman Noah Zerr, defensive lineman Benoit Marion, and defensive backs Sheldrick Redwine, Nafees Lyon, and Benny Sapp III have all been made healthy scratches to make room for the flurry of roster moves. Offensive lineman Darius Washington and defensive lineman Chico Bennett Jr. have been returned to the practice roster.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders (12-6) will host the B.C. Lions (12-7) in the West Final at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, November 8, with kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m. EST. The Lions defeated the Calgary Stampeders by a score of 33-30 in the West Semi-Final, while the Roughriders were on bye after finishing atop the West Division standings.

The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of minus-six degrees and mainly sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW in Vancouver and 620 CKRM in Regina.

https://3downnation.com/2025/11/07/healthy-saskatchewan-roughriders-reinsert-eight-starters-kicker-brett-lauther-for-west-final/

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B.C. Lions' RB James Butler still game-time decision for West Final
By 3Down Staff -November 7, 2025

The B.C. Lions head into Regina for the West Final on Saturday with concerns at the running back position.

James Butler has been listed as a game-time decision for the second consecutive week as he continues to battle an ankle injury suffered in the regular-season finale against Saskatchewan. The 30-year-old was a limited participant in practice on all three days leading up to the game, taking part in offensive walkthroughs but sitting out the team period.

Butler carried the ball 229 times this year for a career-best 1,213 yards and 11 touchdowns, while also catching 46 passes for 439 yards and another major. However, he managed just eight carries for 28 yards and three catches for 38 yards after being banged up against the Riders. After being deemed a game-time decision for the West Semi-Final last week, the Calgary Stampeders held him to seven carries for 25 yards, as well as two catches for 26 yards.

The Lions have former NFL fullback Zander Horvath on the roster if Butler is unable to go, while Jordan Terrell could also be activated off the practice roster. Horvath has run for 231 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries this year, while adding 47 yards on two receptions. Terrell played three games in 2024, producing four carries for 24 yards as well as a receiving touchdown, but has yet to play this year.

While Butler's status looms large, the Lions have made only one official change to their lineup. Veteran Canadian linebacker Isaiah Messam is back from a knee injury, with Woodly Appolon becoming a healthy scratch.

The B.C. Lions (12-7) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (12-6) in the West Final at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, November 8, with kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m. EST. The Lions defeated the Calgary Stampeders by a score of 33-30 in the West Semi-Final, while the Roughriders were on bye after finishing atop the West Division standings.

The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of minus-six degrees and mainly sunny conditions. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 730 CKNW in Vancouver and 620 CKRM in Regina.

https://3downnation.com/2025/11/07/b-c-lions-rb-james-butler-still-game-time-decision-for-west-final/

[Blue In BC]

I can't cheer for either team. Can we vote for the league to award an appearance in the Grey Cup to the Elks? lol

[Waffler]

I'll be cheering for Buck. And and also for Winnipeg east aka the Tiger-cats. It could be an all ex-bomber cup. It's not against us so I feel ok to cheer for them.

[theaardvark]

The only reason to cheer for SSK is to make my GC tickets sell... it could have an effect worth hundreds of dollars, or even of them selling at all.

More than happy to get back my investment in them.  SSK win might make that happen.

[The Zipp]

james butler listed as questionable

not good

[BBRT]

The only reason to cheer for SSK is to make my GC tickets sell... it could have an effect worth hundreds of dollars, or even of them selling at all.

More than happy to get back my investment in them.  SSK win might make that happen.

I think the Riders will win this one and also win the cup in the Peg.

[dd]

I think the Riders will win this one and also win the cup in the Peg.

I m with you on this one. Sask has a veteran Qb, a strong running game, great recieving corp and a stingy defense. The only thing suspect is their field goal kicking. I m afraid the football gods are going to torture us by having the green melon heads invade and take over our city on Grey Cup weekend and the Riders will win the Cup in front of us, just to make it sting all that more!!

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depth charts have been posted

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

james butler listed as questionable

not good

Horvath their Natl. backup is pretty hard to contain, similar running style to Ouellette, runs like a ball of hate.

[jayrock]

this is the healthy the riders have been all year. Should be a great game.

[Pigskin]

Horvath their Natl. backup is pretty hard to contain, similar running style to Ouellette, runs like a ball of hate.

I like Horvath 6"3, 230, he's a beast. But, he's not a (N).

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