CFL Game Preview: Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-1-0) vs. Calgary Stampeders (6-3-0)

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Game Details

Matchup: Saskatchewan Roughriders @ Calgary Stampeders

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM MDT

Location: McMahon Stadium, Calgary

Broadcast: TSN / RDS

Team Breakdown

Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-1)

Recent Form: Winners of 4 straight since their lone loss — to Calgary

Offense: Averaging 29.1 points per game, led by QB Trevor Harris (3,100+ yards, 21 TDs)

Defense: CFL’s #2 scoring defense (20.3 PPG allowed), with 6 sacks and 4 turnovers last week

Key Player: WR KeeShawn Johnson — 117 yards and a TD vs. Hamilton in Week 11

Calgary Stampeders (6-3)

Recent Form: Coming off a bye after a dramatic 28–27 win over Winnipeg

Offense: CFL’s #1 in total yards per game (412), led by QB Vernon Adams Jr. (428 yards, 3 TDs vs. Saskatchewan in July)

Defense: CFL’s stingiest unit (19.6 PPG allowed), with strong pass rush and turnover margin

Key Player: WR Damien Alford — 156 yards and 2 TDs in the last meeting

Head-to-Head & Trends

TeamATS RecordPoints ForPoints AgainstLast Meeting
Saskatchewan7-2-029.120.3Lost 10–24 to Calgary (July 12)
Calgary6-3-027.819.6Won 24–10 vs. Saskatchewan

Calgary has won 6 of the last 8 meetings, including a dominant performance earlier this season.

GAME ODDS

Saskatchewan Roughriders         50.5

Calgary Stampeders                       PK

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025

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