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B.C. Lions Set to Once Again Face Saskatchewan Roughriders in West Semifinal

On Saturday, the B.C. Lions host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL West Division semifinal, with both teams entering at identical 10-8 regular-season records.
Although the Lions won the 2026 series 2-1, the Roughriders have eliminated the Lions from the playoffs two years in a row, setting up their third consecutive postseason meeting.
After struggling early with a 1-5 record, the Lions rebounded with a 9-1 run to clinch home-field advantage, with quarterback Nathan Rourke stating, "We believe in our guys."
The winner of Saturday's game advances to the West Division final on Nov. 7 to face the Edmonton Elks, who earned a bye after finishing first in the division.
Lions head coach Buck Pierce emphasized dictating pace in close games, while defensive lineman Mathieu Betts said, "It's just on us to execute better.

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