Jun 14, 2025; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris (7) throws a cross in opposition to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats through the first half at Hamilton Stadium. Necessary Credit score: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Photographs Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris returns to motion and the Saskatchewan Roughriders purpose to stay unbeaten after they host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night time in Regina.
Harris sustained a concussion in a Week 3 victory over the Toronto Argonauts. The Roughriders picked up a win behind backup Jake Maier after which had a bye final week.
Saskatchewan (4-0) leads the West Division whereas Calgary (3-1) is tied for second with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
“We’re excited in regards to the problem,” Harris informed reporters of going through the Stampeders. “They convey an important problem to us, however we predict we convey an important problem to them as properly.”
Harris, 39, knew one thing wasn’t proper through the 39-32 win over the Argos on June 20 however did not inform coaches or trainers till after the competition.
“I used to be slightly bit fuzzy, however I felt ok to execute,” Harris stated. “I do not condone what I did by way of staying in there, nevertheless it’s no fault of the workforce, no fault of the docs. I did not report something.”
Harris is finishing 72.5 % of his passes for 806 yards, 5 touchdowns and three interceptions this season.
Saskatchewan’s AJ Ouellette leads the CFL with 347 speeding yards. He is averaging 6.2 yards per carry and has rushed for 3 scores.
Calgary additionally has a thriving runner in Dedrick Mills, who’s second with 311 yards and has rushed for a league-high 5 touchdowns.
Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw his first two landing passes of the season in final week’s 37-16 rout of visiting Winnipeg. He has handed for 1,025 yards and been intercepted thrice.
Adams is conscious he must be in prime type with Saskatchewan main the CFL in speeding protection at 66.5 yards per sport.
“It is a battle for first place so it means lots,” Adams stated throughout media availability. “They’re taking part in at dwelling so they are going to convey their greatest sport.”
Defensive again Damon Webb (30 yards) and linebacker Derrick Moncrief (70) returned interceptions for touchdowns to assist spark Calgary in opposition to Winnipeg.
Total, Calgary has three interception returns for scores. Adrian Greene additionally turned the trick in opposition to Toronto in Week 2.
“We have been protecting our heads low, going to work daily, and the outcomes are exhibiting proper now,” Webb informed reporters.
Calgary has thrived on the street within the sequence, successful the previous 5 visits to Regina and 10 of the final 11. The Roughriders’ win through the stretch got here in 2018.
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