Official Game Day Thread - Grey Cup Game - Saskatchewan & Montreal

[ModAdmin]

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.

[Tecno]

Seems a bit odd not to see Winnipeg in the Grey Cup this year - in Winnipeg yet!

               

[ModAdmin]

My apologies Tecno.  I left a key word out (Winnipeg)

[Tecno]

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).

[Jesse]

I know it's the Grey Cup, but I still feel as if Sask is overrated. I think Montreal will crush them good.

[Horseman]

Have been pinning my Sask Voodoo doll all week, hopes it works. GO AL's GO!!!!!!

[Waffler]

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.

[Waffler]

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).

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.

[BBRT]

I 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.

[markf]

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.

[gobombersgo]

[gobombersgo]

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/

[gobombersgo]

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/

[Foxhound]

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.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

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.

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/