Saskatchewan vs Edmonton
Countdown to Kickoff: 4:30
Rider Nation Pre-Game Show: 6:30
Opening kickoff: 7:30
Game time weather: Mostly Sunny. Wind N 15-22 km/hr. +16
- All-Time Record- Friday will mark the 229th matchup between Saskatchewan and Edmonton, with Edmonton leading the series with 124-102-2 record.
- Playoff Stakes- If the Roughriders were able to beat the Elks, it would eliminate Edmonton from catching Saskatchewan for third spot in the Western Division
- Down to the Wire- The last 11 matchups between the two football teams have been decided in the final 3:00.
- Advantage Green & White– Saskatchewan has won nine of the last ten matchups between them and Edmonton.
- Clean Throws- Riders QB Jake Dolegala has a streak of 107 straight pass attempts without an interception.
- Air Canada- Elks QB Tre Ford has thrown a TD pass in each of his five starts this season.
- Model of Consistency Pt.1-Saskatchewan LB Larry Dean will make his 100th career CFL start on Friday
- Model of Consistency Pt.2- Elks WR Emmanuel Arceneaux run of 141 games with a reception is the 5th longest in league history and dates back to July 4, 2010.
- Ground and Brown- Edmonton RB Kevin Brown is coming off a career high 143 rushing yards last week
- 4th Quarter Blues- The Roughriders have not outscored an opponent in the 4th Quarter over their last 7 games while Edmonton have been outscored by their opponents in 9 of their 13 games in 2023.
Stay tuned for the post-game show with the 5th Quarter and Rider Radio Roundtable.
(Information provided by the Canadian Football League)