CFL Game Preview: Toronto Argonauts (5-12-0) vs. Calgary Stampeders (9-7-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB

Kickoff: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 PM MT / 6:00 PM ET

Broadcast: TSN, RDS (French), CFL+, TSN 1050 (Toronto radio), QR Calgary 770 AM

Weather Update

Calgary Forecast (Oct. 18, 2025): Partly cloudy, 51°F at kickoff, winds 10–12 mph. Cool prairie conditions, wind could affect kicking and passing.

Team Recent Form

Toronto Argonauts: Eliminated from playoffs. Recent form: 1-4 in last 5, including a 27–19 loss to Saskatchewan. Offense averaging just 18.6 points per game.

Calgary Stampeders: Fighting for playoff seeding. Recent form: 3-2 in last 5, including a 29–23 win over BC. Averaging 27.4 points per game in that stretch.

Injury Report

Toronto: QB Cameron Dukes (questionable, shoulder). RB Ka’Deem Carey (out, ankle).

Calgary: WR Reggie Begelton (day-to-day, hamstring). Otherwise near full strength.

Player Matchups

Toronto:

Cameron Dukes — 2,800 passing yards, but turnover-prone.

Damonte Coxie — 700+ receiving yards, deep threat.

Adarius Pickett — defensive leader, 80+ tackles.

Calgary:

Jake Maier — 3,600 passing yards, 20 TDs.

Dedrick Mills — 900 rushing yards, physical runner.

Reggie Begelton — 1,000-yard receiver, if healthy.

Series History

All-time: Calgary lead 48-17-2 vs. Toronto.

Last meeting (2024): Calgary won 31–13 at BMO Field.

At McMahon Stadium: Toronto have not won since 2013.

Betting Trends

Toronto: 1-6 ATS in last 7 games.

Calgary: 4-1 ATS in last 5 at home.

Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Calgary games.

Toronto averaging just 16.8 points in last 5.

GAME ODDS

Toronto Argonauts          48.5

Calgary Stampeders       – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025

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