Week 12 action in the CFL continues today with two compelling matchups that could significantly impact both divisional races. Today's CFL games today feature the BC Lions visiting the Toronto Argonauts and the Saskatchewan Roughriders traveling to face the Calgary Stampeders in what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the weekend's CFL schedule.
Game Overview:
CFL games on August 23rd 2025:
BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts
Location: BMO Field, Toronto
Date: Saturday, August 23rd 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, CTV
Stream: CFL+
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders
Location: McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Date: Saturday, August 23rd 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts: Key Players:
- Nathan Rourke (BC): QB - 2,686 passing yards with 16 touchdowns, needs just two more TD passes to reach 50 career
- James Butler (BC): RB - League-leading 786 rushing yards, averaging 36.7 points per game in last three contests
- Keon Hatcher (BC): WR - League-leading 878 receiving yards on 54 catches, needs 31 more yards for 4,000 career
- Nick Arbuckle (TOR): QB - 3,033 passing yards with 17 touchdowns, four straight 300+ yard games
- Damonte Coxie (TOR): WR - 854 receiving yards on 48 catches, tied for league lead with 10 offensive big plays
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders: Key Players:
- Trevor Harris (SSK): QB - 2,490 passing yards with 16 touchdowns, four TD passes shy of 200 career milestone
- A.J. Ouellette (SSK): RB - 648 rushing yards on 125 carries, needs just 12 more yards for 3,000 career
- Dohnte Meyers (SSK): WR - 641 receiving yards on 38 catches with five touchdowns
- Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY): QB - 2,213 passing yards with 11 touchdowns, threw for 428 yards in Week 6 meeting
- Dedrick Mills (CGY): RB - 660 rushing yards with seven touchdowns, leads league with 19 rushes of 10+ yards
CFL Betting Odds:
BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts:
Spread: BC Lions -3
Over/Under: 55
Moneyline: BC Lions favored
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders:
Spread: Saskatchewan favored
Over/Under: TBD
Moneyline: Saskatchewan favored
CFL Standings:
**East Division:**
1. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-4) - 300 PF, 283 PA
2. Montreal Alouettes (5-6) - 250 PF, 277 PA
3. Ottawa Redblacks (3-8) - 272 PF, 316 PA
4. Toronto Argonauts (2-8) - 277 PF, 320 PA
**West Division:**
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-1) - 262 PF, 183 PA
2. Calgary Stampeders (6-3) - 241 PF, 192 PA
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-4) - 273 PF, 265 PA
4. BC Lions (5-5) - 273 PF, 272 PA
5. Edmonton Elks (4-6) - 241 PF, 281 PA
CFL News:
The BC Lions enter today's matchup riding a three-game winning streak against East Division opponents, having defeated both Hamilton and Montreal in recent weeks to improve to 5-5 and close the gap on the Calgary Stampeders. Toronto continues to struggle offensively, averaging just 48.2 rushing yards per game, which represents the lowest mark in CFL history. Saskatchewan maintains their stranglehold on first place in the West Division at 8-1, with their only loss coming against Calgary back in Week 6. The Stampeders are coming off a bye week following their victory over Winnipeg and will look to repeat their earlier success against the Roughriders in what could be a pivotal divisional showdown.
Today's doubleheader concludes Week 12 action with significant implications for both the CFL standings and playoff positioning as teams jockey for postseason berths. The CFL betting odds favor both the Lions and Roughriders in their respective matchups, but divisional rivalries often produce surprising results. Fans can expect competitive games as teams battle for crucial wins in the stretch run - what are your predictions for today's CFL scores?