The Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting some key players back for the final stretch of the regular season. Offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon and receivers Sam Emilus and Kian Schaffer-Baker are practicing.

Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue are set to play a whole lot of hockey this year. The pair will split their time between the Regina Pat Canadians and the WHL's Regina Pats for most of the season.

"I'm going to take a wait-and-see approach. On the one hand, if I wanted the uprights at the back of the end zone or a shorter field, I can watch the NFL," said Saskatchewan Conservative MP Michael Kram.

With the news the CFL would be changing rules over the next couple of years, members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders reacted to the changes and how they feel about the changes moving forward.

Ryan Sullivan weighs in on the recently announced changes to the CFL that will take place for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Sullivan is an on-air host on Rock 102 in Saskatoon.

Green Zone host Jamie Nye says he hopes the CFL's rule changes enhance the on-field product. "After all the years and money we've poured into this league, we should at least give it a chance."

Regina Thunder head coach Scott MacAuley and Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant hope the Canadian Junior Football League doesn't follow in the Canadian Football League's footsteps in new rule changes.

CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston talks to The Green Zone about some of the changes announced Monday about the game and his response to upset football fans, who fear the CFL is becoming more like the NFL.

Craig Reynolds said the changes aren't about changing the game, saying all the rules that make the game uniquely Canadian are here to stay. He says there's been no recent talk about adding a fourth down.

Changes are coming to the size and layout of the field, goalposts, the rouge and the play clock over the next two seasons. The Regina Thunder coach said the changes "screwed over amateur football."

A change to the field layouts in 2027 will see end zones shortened from 20 yards to 15, and the length of the field reduced from 110 yards to 100. Changes are also coming to the one-point rouge in 2026.

The Saskatoon Blades got into the win column for the first time in the 2025-26 WHL Season. Blades head coach Dan DaSilva said the team fought hard for the win, showing their resilience.

In a Green Zone interview, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Ajou Ajou said swagger and accountability guide his CFL career, crediting Corey Mace and NFL lessons for shaping his leadership role.

The SJHL has not added a new franchise to the league since the La Ronge Ice Wolves joined 28 years ago. Warman now travels to Humboldt on Saturday night looking for their first goal and win in franchise history.

The Regina Pats open their regular season on the road in Swift Current and Medicine Hat, with head coach Brad Herauf stressing a playoff push, patience in goal and the importance of establishing chemistry.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders say slow starts are costing them. Quarterback Trevor Harris, receiver Ajou Ajou and head coach Corey Mace all said first quarters must improve to stay atop the league.

The Warman Wolverines, formerly the Notre Dame Hounds, will play their first-ever home opener against the Humboldt Broncos at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex. The puck drops at 7 p.m. on Friday.

The Saskatoon Blades open the 2025-26 season in Prince Albert, where newly named captain Tyler Parr will play his first game as the Blades captain. Parr says being voted as captain is a huge honour.

The Saskatchewan government and Roughriders are exploring legal tailgating at Mosaic Stadium. Fans like Jaden Poitras, Randy Burchard and Ernest Antonio say it could boost Rider Nation's game-day atmosphere.

The passion is unlike any other golf tournament, all for a 17-inch gold trophy donated by an English seed merchant for a friendly golf competition between teams on both sides of the Atlantic in 1927.

In an email to season ticket holders, Saskatchewan Roughrider President and CEO Craig Reynolds confirms legal tailgating may be available as early as next season, considering legal and public safety aspects.

Quarterback Trevor Harris, receiver Ajou Ajou and head coach Corey Mace all agree the final bye week comes at the right time, a chance for the Riders to heal, refocus, and sharpen up for the final stretch.

According to Jamie Nye, the CFL has lost its way when it comes to the replay centre having carte blanche to come in from above and rule on plays that they pay professional referees to be in charge of.

The Thunder improved to 4-1 on the season, keeping pace with Saskatoon atop the standings. Winnipeg dropped to 2-3, despite a strong showing on defence. The Thunder take on the Edmonton Huskies on Oct. 12.

Saskatchewan clinched a playoff spot despite the loss due to both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks suffering losses earlier in the weekend. The Riders are now 10-3 and head on a bye week.