CFL Game Preview: Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-3-0) vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-1-0)

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Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, SK
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET
Broadcast: TSN / CTV / CBSSN

Team Overview

TeamHamilton Tiger-CatsSaskatchewan Roughriders
Record6–3 (1st in East)7–1 (1st in West)
Last GameLost 41–38 vs BC LionsWon 34–6 vs Montreal

Quarterback Duel

Hamilton – Bo Levi Mitchell

Leads CFL in passing yards (2,856) and TDs (21)

305 yards, 3 TDs vs BC last week

7 games with 300+ yards this season

Saskatchewan – Trevor Harris

75.2% completion rate, 13 TDs, 4 INTs

6–1 record as starter

Efficient and mistake-free play

Key Matchups

Tiger-Cats Offense vs Riders Defense

Hamilton ranks 1st in CFL in scoring (32.3 PPG)

Saskatchewan allows just 21.8 PPG (2nd best)

Hamilton has allowed a CFL-low 8 passing TDs

Riders have allowed only 19 offensive TDs all season

Ground Game Battle

Hamilton: Greg Bell (65 yards on 13 carries last game)

Saskatchewan: A.J. Ouellette (564 yards, 5.3 YPC, 3 TDs)

Statistical Breakdown

CategoryHamilton Tiger-CatsSaskatchewan Roughriders
Points/Game32.3 (1st)28.8 (3rd)
Yards/Game387.0 (3rd)398.0 (2nd)
Pass Yards/Game312.0 (2nd)287.5
Rush Yards/Game75.0110.5 (3rd)
Points Allowed/Game28.221.8 (2nd)

GAME ODDS

Hamilton Tiger-Cats                       53.5

Saskatchewan Roughriders         – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025

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