Venue: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. MT (9:30 p.m. ET)
Broadcast: TSN / CFL+
This is a critical West Division matchup with major playoff implications. Both teams sit near the middle of a tight standings race. A Saskatchewan win would help solidify their playoff positioning (and potentially clinch a berth in some scenarios), while Calgary looks to climb back toward .500, claim the season series (or improve the tiebreaker), and stay alive in the postseason hunt. The teams last met on June 20, with Saskatchewan winning 40-37 in double overtime.
Projected Lineups / Current Rosters
Calgary Stampeders key contributors:
QB: Vernon Adams Jr. (recent strong form, including 422 yards and 3 TDs in a 45-31 win over Ottawa).
Receivers: Jalen Philpot, Tevin Jones, Damien Alford, Clark Barnes, Reggie Begelton (returning from head injury), Erik Brooks, and others.
Running backs: Deonta McMahon, Ludovick Choquette, and supporting backs.
Defense: Secondary adjustments with Lance Boykin expected to start; pass rush and linebacker rotations including available pieces like Eric Rascoe and Micah Teitz.
Saskatchewan Roughriders key contributors:
QB: Trevor Harris (available after illness designation).
Receivers: KeeSean Johnson, Kian Schaffer-Baker, Daniel Wiebe (returning to start after head injury), Dylan Djete, and others.
Running backs: A.J. Ouellette and supporting backs.
Defense: Front seven with Habakkuk Baldonado starting in place of Derick Roberson; secondary dealing with absences but featuring available talent. Exact starting XIs and depth charts are confirmed via team releases closer to kickoff. Calgary has made secondary changes; Saskatchewan has activated several returnees.
Current Weather Forecast
Regina early October evenings are typically cool. Expect temperatures in the low-to-mid 10s °C (around 50s °F) around kickoff, with partly cloudy to clear skies possible and light-to-moderate winds. Low precipitation chance in most forecasts. Conditions should be favorable for passing and overall play with minimal weather disruption. Confirm local updates closer to game time.
Injury Reports
Calgary Stampeders (Week 18 report):
Ajou Ajou (WR, neck) – Out
Elijah Hills (DL, ankle) – Out
Preston Nichols (OL, pectoral) – Questionable
Reggie Begelton (WR, head) – Available
Ludovick Choquette (RB, head) – Available
Jesulayomi Ojutalayo (WR, not injury-related) – Available
Eric Rascoe (LB, hamstring) – Available
Micah Teitz (LB, elbow) – Available
Saskatchewan Roughriders:
Tevaughn Campbell (DB, forearm) – Questionable (expected out in recent reports; has missed multiple games)
James Letcher Jr. (WR, shoulder) – Out (six-game list)
Derick Roberson (DL, knee) – Out
Trevor Harris (QB, illness) – Available
Daniel Wiebe (WR, head) – Available (returning to start)
Josh Woods (LB, ankle) – Available
Quali Conley (RB, wrist) – Available
Jermarcus Hardrick (OL, illness) – Available
Benoit Marion (DL, shoulder) – Available
Both teams manage secondary and defensive line absences; Saskatchewan gets key offensive reinforcements back.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Vernon Adams Jr. vs. Saskatchewan secondary: Adams’ dual-threat ability and recent efficiency against a unit missing Tevaughn Campbell and dealing with other rotations.
Trevor Harris vs. Calgary defense: Harris’ veteran presence and accuracy testing a Stampeders unit that has surrendered high points and yardage this season.
Jalen Philpot / Tevin Jones / Reggie Begelton vs. Roughriders corners and halfbacks: Calgary’s deep threats against Saskatchewan’s secondary.
KeeSean Johnson / Kian Schaffer-Baker / Daniel Wiebe vs. Calgary secondary: Saskatchewan’s receiving corps (with returnees) against Calgary’s adjusted back end (including new starter Boykin).
Run game and short-yardage battles: A.J. Ouellette and Calgary’s backs vs. opposing front sevens; short-yardage QBs (Tommy Stevens for Saskatchewan, Quincy Vaughn for Calgary) in critical situations.
Special teams and field position will matter in a potential high-scoring West Division clash.
Recent Team Forms
Calgary Stampeders: 7-8, coming off back-to-back wins over Ottawa (including a high-scoring 45-31 victory). League-leading or near-top offense in points scored but one of the more generous defenses. Strong historical record in Regina in October.
Saskatchewan Roughriders: Around 7-8 or slightly better in some tallies, coming off consecutive losses (including to B.C.). Offense has been productive when healthy; defense generally solid but tested by injuries. Home advantage at Mosaic Stadium is a factor. Both offenses can put up points quickly, setting up a potential shootout with playoff stakes.
Series History
Saskatchewan won the earlier 2026 meeting 40-37 in double overtime in Calgary. Calgary has a strong historical edge in Regina, including a lengthy winning streak at Mosaic in recent years and excellent October success against the Roughriders dating back more than a decade. These West rivals frequently produce competitive, high-scoring games.
Betting Trends
High-scoring profiles for both (especially Calgary’s offense) support overs. Home favorites in West Division games with playoff implications often cover or win outright. Calgary’s road success in Regina historically and recent form create underdog appeal. Public may lean toward the home side or the over.
GAME ODDS
Calgary Stampeders 63
Saskatchewan Roughriders – 5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 1, 2026
