Game Details
Matchup: BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM CT
Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, SK
Broadcast: TSN, CFL+, CBS Sports Network
Game Context & Stakes
The Saskatchewan Roughriders enter this matchup with momentum, having won two of the last three meetings against BC, including a 28–19 playoff victory in the 2024 West Semi-Final. Quarterback Trevor Harris is healthy and efficient, leading an offense that has committed a league-low number of turnovers.
The BC Lions, meanwhile, are looking to avenge that postseason loss and reassert themselves as contenders in the West. With Vernon Adams Jr. back under center and a healthy receiving corps, BC’s offense is poised to bounce back after a late-season slide in 2024. This game could have early implications for playoff seeding and tiebreakers in the West Division.
Key Players to Watch
BC Lions
Vernon Adams Jr. (QB): 451 yards, 3 TDs in last win vs Saskatchewan
Alexander Hollins (WR): Deep threat returning from injury—averaged 16.2 YPC in 2024
Garry Peters (DB): Lockdown corner tasked with containing Saskatchewan’s top receivers
Pete Robertson (DL): Former Rider with a chip on his shoulder and pass-rush upside
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Trevor Harris (QB): 20–9 TD–INT ratio in 2024; 4–0 career record vs BC since 2018
A.J. Ouellette (RB): 84 yards on 16 carries in last meeting vs BC
Samuel Emilus (WR): Top target with big-play ability
Rolan Milligan (DB): CFL leader in interceptions and pass knockdowns
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | BC Lions | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2024 Record | 9–9 (3rd in West) | 9–8–1 (2nd in West) |
| Points Per Game | 25.1 | 24.7 |
| Points Allowed | 24.3 | 23.9 |
| Turnover Margin | –5 | +8 |
| Head-to-Head (2024) | 1–2 (BC) | 2–1 (SSK) |
Saskatchewan has won 4 straight home games vs BC dating back to 2022.
Tactical Breakdown
BC Lions Keys to Victory:
Protect Vernon Adams Jr. (BC allowed a league-high 42 sacks in 2024)
Establish rhythm with Hollins and McInnis early
Force Harris into 2nd-and-long situations
Saskatchewan Keys to Victory:
Feed Ouellette to control time of possession
Win the turnover battle (SSK led CFL in takeaways in 2024)
Pressure Adams Jr. with disguised blitzes
Matchup to Watch:
Justin McInnis vs. Rolan Milligan – McInnis led the CFL in receiving yards in 2024; Milligan is a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year
Expect a tight, physical battle. Saskatchewan’s home-field advantage and defensive opportunism give them the edge, but BC’s explosive offense will keep it close.
How to Watch BC vs Saskatchewan – June 29, 2025
TV Channels: TSN, CBS Sports Network
Streaming: CFL+, TSN.ca, CFL Game Pass
Radio: 980 CKNW (BC), CKRM 620 AM (SSK)
GAME ODDS
British Columbia Lions 51.5
Saskatchewan Roughriders – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 27, 2025
