The CFL schedule today features one game to kick off Week 18 action as playoff positioning continues to take shape. CFL games today begin with the Saskatchewan Roughriders visiting the Ottawa REDBLACKS in the nation’s capital.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 3rd 2025:
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Ottawa REDBLACKS
Location: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
Date: Friday, October 3rd 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS
Stream: CFL+
Game Previews:
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Ottawa REDBLACKS:
Key Players:
- Trevor Harris (SSK): QB – 3,756 passing yards and 21 touchdowns, needs 244 yards for fifth career 4,000-yard season
- A.J. Ouellette (SSK): RB – Career-high 1,057 rushing yards with seven touchdowns, has scored in four straight games
- Dru Brown (OTT): QB – 2,248 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, threw for 412 yards against Saskatchewan in Week 1
- Eugene Lewis (OTT): WR – 897 receiving yards on 63 catches, needs 103 yards for fourth 1,000-yard season
- KeeSean Johnson (SSK): WR – Team-leading 1,088 receiving yards on 78 catches with four 100-yard games
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -3
Over/Under: 53
Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -150, Ottawa REDBLACKS +130
CFL Standings:
**West Division:**
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders: 10-4 (21.6 PPG, 18.5 PA)
2. Calgary Stampeders: 8-6 (20.2 PPG, 18.6 PA)
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 8-7 (22.4 PPG, 20.7 PA)
4. BC Lions: 8-7 (25.4 PPG, 23.9 PA)
5. Edmonton Elks: 6-9 (20.2 PPG, 22.9 PA)
**East Division:**
1. Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 9-6 (23.5 PPG, 23.1 PA)
2. Montreal Alouettes: 8-7 (20.3 PPG, 20.7 PA)
3. Toronto Argonauts: 5-10 (24.2 PPG, 25.8 PA)
4. Ottawa REDBLACKS: 4-10 (19.5 PPG, 22.9 PA)
CFL News:
Major playoff implications are on the line in Week 18 as teams battle for postseason positioning. An Ottawa loss would clinch Montreal a playoff berth and home playoff date, while also potentially confirming the West Division crossover if Toronto loses Saturday. Saskatchewan can secure a home playoff date with a win combined with a BC Lions loss, while the Lions can clinch their playoff spot with a victory over Calgary. The REDBLACKS hold just a 4.24 percent chance of making the playoffs according to KPMG Playoff Probability, making tonight’s game crucial for their fading postseason hopes.
Tonight’s matchup between Saskatchewan and Ottawa carries significant weight for CFL standings and playoff positioning. Fans can follow along with live CFL scores and updated CFL betting odds throughout the evening’s action. What are your predictions for this crucial Week 18 opener between the Roughriders and REDBLACKS?
