The unbeaten Saskatchewan Roughriders host a dangerous Toronto Argonauts side Friday night at Mosaic Stadium — and the Riders can't afford to look past anyone at 2-0.
Game Details
- Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
- When: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Mosaic Stadium, Regina
- TV: TSN
- Stream: Watch live on CFL+
Odds
- Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -3
- Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -205, Toronto Argonauts +170
- Over/Under: 55
Saskatchewan is a perfect 2-0 against the spread this season with both games going over — the offense has been anything but conservative. Toronto sits 1-1 ATS, also with two overs in two games. The market sees points in this one, and recent form backs that up.
Overview
Saskatchewan comes in riding back-to-back wins — a 31–27 home opener over BC followed by a 40–37 thriller against Calgary last week. The Riders haven't been dominant; they've been gritty. They've outscored opponents 71–64 through two games, which tells you this offense can light it up but the defense has had its moments of generosity. Still, winning ugly counts the same as winning pretty, and head coach Corey Mace's group has found a way both times. Home field at Mosaic matters — Regina crowds make life difficult for visiting offenses, and Friday night under the lights is exactly the kind of atmosphere that plays to Saskatchewan's favor.
Toronto rebounded well after an opening loss to Montreal, blasting Ottawa 44–24 in Week 3 to get back to .500. But there's a big difference between putting up 44 on a winless Redblacks squad and coming into Regina against a team that's found its rhythm. Chad Kelly is the X-factor — he's 53-of-78 for 869 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions so far. That TD-to-INT ratio is a concern. He can carve up defenses when he's on, but when he forces the ball, things unravel fast. Saskatchewan's defense needs to be opportunistic and make him pay for any mistakes.
In the CFL standings, both teams have something to play for. Saskatchewan can separate itself at the top of the West at 3-0. Toronto needs a road win to build real momentum in the East, where Hamilton and Montreal are already establishing themselves. This is a meaningful game in late June — a statement victory for the Riders would send a message across the league. Saskatchewan has the edge at home, but this spread of three points is about right. Expect a competitive, high-scoring Friday night.
Key Players
- Trevor Harris (Saskatchewan, QB) — Harris has been clean and efficient through two games: 53-of-72 for 766 yards, 6 touchdowns, and zero interceptions, making him one of the league's most accurate quarterbacks through the early going.
- Kian Schaffer-Baker (Saskatchewan, WR) — Saskatchewan's top receiver has hauled in 19 catches for 295 yards and 2 touchdowns, ranking third in the CFL in receiving yards and giving Harris a reliable option in every situation.
- KeeSean Johnson (Saskatchewan, WR) — Listed as Available after a knee injury, Johnson's full participation Friday would give the Riders a significant boost at receiver — his presence opens up the whole passing tree.
- Chad Kelly (Toronto, QB) — With 869 yards and 7 TDs Kelly has the firepower to beat anyone, but 5 interceptions in two games is a red flag against a Saskatchewan defense that will look to create turnovers.
- Kevin Mital (Toronto, WR) — Toronto's leading receiver has 15 catches for 287 yards and a touchdown, and he's been Kelly's most consistent target through the first two weeks.
- James Vaughters (Saskatchewan, DL) — Listed as Available after a knee injury and back on the depth chart as a starter, Vaughters brings pass-rush pressure that can disrupt Kelly's timing — his health is a quiet key to this game.
Keys to the Game
- Trevor Harris must protect the football and take care of business against a Toronto defense that features two interception leaders in Benjie Franklin and James Ceasar — turnovers will swing this game.
- Saskatchewan needs to establish the run game with A.J. Ouellette listed as doubtful with an ankle injury; Quali Conley and Albert Awachie will need to step up and keep the chains moving on the ground.
- The Riders' defense must capitalize on Chad Kelly's turnover tendencies — force him into uncomfortable situations late in games and let Mosaic Stadium do the rest.
Injury Report
| Player | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jayden Dalke (LB) | Saskatchewan | Out (Hand) |
| Dhel Duncan-Busby (WR) | Saskatchewan | Out (Shoulder) |
| Juwuane Hughes (DB) | Saskatchewan | Out (Ankle) |
| KeeSean Johnson (WR) | Saskatchewan | Available (Knee) |
| Nelson Lokombo (DB) | Saskatchewan | Out (Ankle) |
| Benoit Marion (DL) | Saskatchewan | Out (Shoulder) |
| A.J. Ouellette (RB) | Saskatchewan | Doubtful (Ankle) |
| James Vaughters (DL) | Saskatchewan | Available (Knee) |
Depth Chart
Saskatchewan Roughriders starters from the official Week 4 depth chart; Toronto Argonauts projected starters per CFL.ca preseason projection:
| Position | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Toronto Argonauts |
|---|---|---|
| QB | Trevor Harris (backup: Jack Coan) | Chad Kelly |
| RB | Quali Conley (A.J. Ouellette — Doubtful) | Spencer Brown |
| FB | Morgen Runge | Thiadric Hansen |
| WR | KeeSean Johnson, Kian Schaffer-Baker, Samuel Emilus, Jaylen Johnson | Kevin Mital, Damonte Coxie, Makai Polk |
| SB/Slot | D'Sean Mimbs, James Letcher Jr. | Jake Herslow, David Ungerer III |
| OL | Payton Collins (LT), Zack Fry (LG), Logan Ferland (C), Jacob Brammer (RG), Jermarcus Hardrick (RT) | Brandon Kemp (LT), Ryan Hunter (LG), Peter Nicastro (C), Dakoda Shepley (RG), Joshua Donovan (RT) |
| DE | James Vaughters, Desmond Evans | Andrew Chatfield Jr., Jonathan Kongbo |
| DT | Ali Saad, Caleb Sanders | Ralph Holley, DeWayne Hendrix |
| LB | Josh Woods (WLB), Jameer Thurman (MLB), Aubrey Miller Jr. (SLB) | Cameron Judge (WLB), Isaac Darkangelo (MLB), Adarius Pickett (SLB) |
| CB | Marcus Sayles, Tevaughn Campbell | Benjie Franklin, Tarvarus McFadden |
| HB/S | Jonathan Edouard (FS), Jaxon Ford (HB), DaMarcus Fields (HB) | DaShaun Amos (HB), Derek Slywka (S), Robert Priester (HB) |
| K | Alex Hale | Lirim Hajrullahu |
| P | Oscar Chapman | John Haggerty |
| Returner | James Letcher Jr. | Janarion Grant |
Score Prediction
Saskatchewan Roughriders 31 – Toronto Argonauts 25. The market-implied score sits at 29–26 for the Riders, and that feels about right as a baseline — but A.J. Ouellette's doubtful status nudges the Saskatchewan offense down slightly, offset by the home-field edge and Kelly's turnover tendencies working against Toronto. The Riders have found a way to win twice already, Harris keeps the ball moving without mistakes, and Mosaic Stadium closes this one out in the fourth quarter.
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