The CFL schedule today features an intriguing Week 8 matchup as the struggling Edmonton Elks visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Friday Night Football action. CFL games today will showcase a critical divisional battle with significant playoff implications as we reach the midpoint of the 2025 season.
Game Overview:
CFL games on July 25th 2025:
Edmonton Elks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Location: Mosaic Stadium, Regina
Date: Friday, July 25th 2025
Time: 9:00 PM ET
TV: TSN (Canada)
Stream: CFL+ (U.S. and International)
Game Previews:
Edmonton Elks vs Saskatchewan Roughriders:
Key Players:
- Cody Fajardo (Edmonton): QB – Makes his first start against Saskatchewan after taking over from Tre Ford, completing 9 of 11 passes for 107 yards and 1 TD this season
- Justin Rankin (Edmonton): RB – Leading the Elks ground attack with 239 rushing yards on 41 attempts and 1 TD, plus 13 catches for 146 yards
- Trevor Harris (Saskatchewan): QB – Completing 76% of his passes for 1,626 yards and 9 TDs, needing just 226 yards to reach 35,000 career passing yards
- KeeSean Johnson (Saskatchewan): WR – Harris’s top target with 30 receptions for 425 yards and 1 TD, forming a dangerous duo with Dohnte Meyers
- A.J. Ouellette (Saskatchewan): RB – Anchoring the Roughriders’ rushing attack with 428 yards on 77 carries and 3 TDs
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -9
Over/Under: 54
Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -350, Edmonton Elks +275
CFL Standings:
**East Division:**
1. Montreal Alouettes (5-2)
2. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-2)
3. Toronto Argonauts (1-5)
4. Ottawa Redblacks (1-6)
**West Division:**
1. Calgary Stampeders (5-2)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-1)
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-2)
4. BC Lions (3-4)
5. Edmonton Elks (1-4)
CFL News:
The Edmonton Elks enter this matchup coming off their Week 7 bye following a loss to the BC Lions, prompting a quarterback change from Tre Ford to veteran Cody Fajardo. Saskatchewan bounced back from their first loss of the season in Week 6 with an impressive 33-27 victory over BC last week. The Roughriders have won 11 of the last 15 meetings between these teams, though Edmonton surprisingly took both games in Saskatchewan during their previous visits. Head coach Corey Mace has guided Saskatchewan to their second consecutive 5-1 start to the season, establishing them as legitimate Grey Cup contenders.
Tonight’s Friday Night Football clash will test whether the struggling Elks can find solutions against a Roughriders team allowing 329.2 passing yards per game. With CFL scores and CFL standings taking shape at the season’s midpoint, these CFL betting odds reflect Saskatchewan’s home-field advantage and superior record. Can the Elks pull off an upset in Regina, or will the Roughriders continue their strong start to 2025?
