Trevor Harris completed 23 of 29 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns as Saskatchewan clinched the West Division’s top seed
Samuel Emilus led all receivers with six catches for 142 yards, including a 50-yard catch-and-run
Saskatchewan improves to 12-4 and secures home-field advantage throughout the West Division playoffs for the first time since 2019
Game Recap:
The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Toronto Argonauts 27-19 on Saturday evening at Mosaic Stadium to clinch the West Division’s top seed for the first time since 2019. Trevor Harris threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns while the Roughriders defence forced a turnover on downs and sealed the victory with an A.J. Allen interception late in the fourth quarter. Saskatchewan improves to 12-4 while Toronto falls to 5-12, having already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
TOR
4
3
9
3
0
19
Loss
SSK
6
9
6
6
0
27
Win
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Toronto Argonauts vs Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Performance:
The Roughriders controlled the game from start to finish, with Trevor Harris delivering an efficient performance and the defence coming up with crucial stops when needed. Saskatchewan’s offence moved the ball consistently, accumulating 340 passing yards and 105 rushing yards while converting key third downs to maintain possession.
A.J. Allen: DB – 7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception
Jameer Thurman: LB – 6 tackles
Benny Sapp III: DB – 3 tackles
C.J. Reavis: DB – 3 tackles
DaMarcus Fields: DB – 3 tackles
Toronto Argonauts Performance:
The Argonauts battled throughout the game but couldn’t overcome costly penalties and offensive struggles in critical moments. Jarret Doege completed 20 of 31 passes for 221 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while Toronto’s offence was hampered by four penalties in the opening quarter alone and failed to convert on a crucial third-and-two late in the fourth quarter.
Kevin Mital: WR – 5 receptions, 43 yards on 7 targets
David Ungerer III: WR – 3 receptions, 42 yards on 3 targets
Top Defensive Players:
Isaac Darkangelo: LB – 11 tackles, 1 sack
Benjie Franklin: DB – 5 tackles
Tarvarus Mcfadden: DB – 4 tackles
Cameron Judge: LB – 4 tackles
Branden Dozier: DL – 3 tackles, 1 sack
Following Week 19 action, the Saskatchewan Roughriders sit atop the West Division with a 12-4 record, securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The BC Lions hold second place at 9-7, followed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders both at 8-7. In the East Division, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats lead at 10-6, with the Montreal Alouettes at 8-7, Toronto Argonauts at 5-12, and Ottawa Redblacks at 4-11.
Saskatchewan’s victory marks a significant milestone as they secure the West Division’s top seed for the first time since 2019, ensuring the playoff road through the West will run through Regina. The Roughriders will travel to Winnipeg for a Week 20 matchup against the Blue Bombers on Friday, October 17, while Toronto heads to Calgary to face the Stampeders on Saturday, October 18.
Can the Roughriders maintain their momentum heading into a crucial divisional matchup against Winnipeg? Will the eliminated Argonauts use their remaining games to build for next season? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
