The CFL schedule features an intriguing Friday Night Football matchup as the Edmonton Elks visit the Montreal Alouettes at Olympic Stadium. Week 10 CFL games today showcase former Als quarterback Cody Fajardo returning to face his Grey Cup-winning team in what promises to be a compelling divisional clash.
Game Overview:
CFL games on August 8th 2025:
Edmonton Elks vs Montreal Alouettes
Location: Olympic Stadium, Montreal
Date: Friday, August 8th 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS (Canada)
Stream: CFL+ (U.S. and International)
Game Previews:
Edmonton Elks vs Montreal Alouettes Key Players:
- Cody Fajardo (EDM): QB – 710 passing yards, 4 TD passes and 4 rushing TDs in recent action
- Justin Rankin (EDM): RB – 308 rushing yards on 56 carries with 252 receiving yards this season
- McLeod Bethel-Thompson (MTL): QB – 878 passing yards with 4 touchdowns making first start against former team
- Tyler Snead (MTL): WR – Team-leading 38 catches for 528 yards and 1 touchdown
- José Carlos Maltos (MTL): K – Perfect 25-for-27 on field goals including 4-for-4 from 50+ yards
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Montreal Alouettes -4
Over/Under: 50
Moneyline: Montreal Alouettes favored, Edmonton Elks underdog
CFL Standings:
**East Division:**
1. Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 6-3 (291 PF, 254 PA)
2. Montreal Alouettes: 5-3 (197 PF, 192 PA)
3. Toronto Argonauts: 2-6 (215 PF, 246 PA)
4. Ottawa Redblacks: 2-6 (179 PF, 214 PA)
**West Division:**
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders: 7-1 (233 PF, 174 PA)
2. Calgary Stampeders: 5-3 (213 PF, 165 PA)
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 4-3 (190 PF, 197 PA)
4. BC Lions: 4-5 (237 PF, 254 PA)
5. Edmonton Elks: 1-6 (160 PF, 219 PA)
CFL News:
Cody Fajardo makes his highly anticipated return to Montreal where he captured a Grey Cup championship in 2023, now leading an Edmonton offense that has shown improvement in recent weeks. The Elks are coming off back-to-back narrow defeats by a combined seven points against division leaders Saskatchewan and Hamilton, demonstrating competitive progress. Montreal enters following a disappointing 34-6 loss to Saskatchewan, with McLeod Bethel-Thompson needing a bounce-back performance after managing just 126 passing yards in that defeat. The Alouettes won the teams’ first meeting this season 38-28 in Week 3 and have captured their last five encounters against Edmonton.
Edmonton desperately needs their first road victory of 2025 while Montreal looks to rebound at home where they hold a 2-2 record this season. With both teams seeking momentum in Week 10, Friday’s 7:30 PM ET kickoff could significantly impact the playoff picture as we reach the midpoint of the 21-week CFL season. Fans can expect an emotional return for Fajardo and a crucial test for both clubs’ postseason aspirations – what are your predictions for tonight’s CFL scores and how this result will affect the current CFL standings and CFL betting odds moving forward?
