Two of the CFL’s top contenders collide in a marquee Week 9 matchup as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-1-0) visit the Montreal Alouettes (5-2-0) at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 2, 2025, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. This game could be a preview of the 2025 Grey Cup, with both teams boasting elite defenses and playoff-caliber rosters.
Team Form & Momentum
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Riding high after a gritty 21–18 win over Edmonton
Lead the CFL in sacks (20) and time of possession (31:26)
QB Trevor Harris ranks first in completion percentage (73.8%)
Missing key offensive weapons: Samuel Emilus, Shawn Bane Jr., and multiple O-line starters
Montreal Alouettes
On a two-game win streak, including a 23–21 thriller vs. Calgary
Defense ranks top-3 in yards allowed per rush (4.5) and pass knockdowns (26)
WRs Tyler Snead and Cole Spieker have stepped up in absence of Philpot and Mack
DL Shawn Lemon returns, bringing 102 career sacks to the rotation
Key Matchups to Watch
| Matchup | Edge |
| Trevor Harris vs. Montreal Pass Rush | Even |
| Riders Secondary vs. Snead & Spieker | Saskatchewan (last in pass yards allowed) |
| Alouettes O-Line vs. Riders Front Seven | Saskatchewan |
| Special Teams (Return Game) | Montreal debuts Tyjon Lindsey |
How to Watch
TV: TSN (Canada), RDS (French), CBSSN (U.S.)
Streaming: CFL+ (International)
Radio: SiriusXM Channel 167
GAME ODDS
Saskatchewan Roughriders – 3
Montreal Alouettes 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025
