2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season

The 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season was the 66th season for the team in the Canadian Football League. It was the club's 115th year overall, and its 108th season of play. The Roughriders qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2021 following their week 18 win over the Edmonton Elks. However, the team lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West Final.

2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season
General managerJeremy O'Day
PresidentCraig Reynolds
Head coachCorey Mace
Home fieldMosaic Stadium
Results
Record9–8–1
Division place2nd, West
Playoff finishLost West Final
Team MOPRolan Milligan Jr.
Team MODPRolan Milligan Jr.
Team MOCSamuel Emilus
Team MOOLLogan Ferland
Team MOSTRolan Milligan Jr.
Team MORTrevor Reid
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The 2024 CFL season was the fifth season under general manager Jeremy O'Day, following his extension announcement on October 23, 2023.[1][2] This was the first season under head coach, Corey Mace, after the team's previous head coach, Craig Dickenson, did not have his contract renewed.[2][3]

Offseason

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CFL Global Draft

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The 2024 CFL Global Draft took place on April 30, 2024.[4] The Roughriders had two picks in the draft, selecting third in each round.[5]

Round Pick Player Position Club/School Nationality
1 3 Tyrone Taleni DL Southern California   Samoa
2 12 Jordy Sandy P Texas Christian   Australia

CFL National Draft

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The 2024 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2024.[4] The Roughriders had eight selections in the eight-round draft.[6] Not including traded picks, the team selected third in each round of the draft after finishing third-last in the 2023 league standings.[7]

Round Pick Player Position University Team Hometown
1 3 Kyle Hergel OL Boston College Toronto, ON
2 12 Nick Wiebe LB Saskatchewan Calgary, AB
3 23 Dhel Duncan-Busby WR Bemidji State Madison, OH
4 32 Melique Straker LB Arkansas State Brampton, ON
5 41 Daniel Johnson OL Purdue London, ON
6 50 D'Sean Mimbs WR Regina Regina, SK
7 59 Ajou Ajou WR South Florida Brooks, AB
8 68 Richard Aduboffour DB Western Ontario Toronto, ON

Preseason

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Week Game Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary
Score Record
A 1 Mon, May 20 2:00 p.m. CST vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 25–12 1–0 CFL+ Mosaic Stadium N/A Recap
B 2 Sat, May 25 2:00 p.m. CST at Edmonton Elks W 28–27 2–0 CFL+ Commonwealth Stadium N/A Recap
C Bye

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Regular season

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Standings

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Team GP W L T Pts PF PA Div Stk
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 18 11 7 0 22 447 365 7–3 W1 Details
Saskatchewan Roughriders 18 9 8 1 19 478 434 5–5 L1 Details
BC Lions 18 9 9 0 18 448 439 5–5 W1 Details
Edmonton Elks 18 7 11 0 14 494 500 5–5 W2 Details
Calgary Stampeders 18 5 12 1 11 427 510 3–7 W1 Details

Schedule

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Week Game Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary
Score Record
1 1 Sat, June 8 2:00 p.m. CST 1 at Edmonton Elks W 29–21 1–0 TSN/CBSSN Commonwealth Stadium 20,681 Recap
2 2 Sun, June 16 5:00 p.m. CST at Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 33–30 2–0 TSN/CBSSN Tim Hortons Field 22,313 Recap
3 3 Sun, June 23 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 36–20 3–0 TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 24,875 Recap
4 Bye
5 ǁ 4 ǁ Thu, July 4 7:00 p.m. CST vs. Toronto Argonauts W 30–23 4–0 TSN Mosaic Stadium 23,923 Recap
6 5 Sat, July 13 5:00 p.m. CST at BC Lions L 20–35 4–1 TSN/CBSSN BC Place 30,803 Recap
7 6 Fri, July 19 7:30 p.m. CST vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 19–9 5–1 TSN Mosaic Stadium 29,649 Recap
8 7 Thu, July 25 5:30 p.m. CST at Montreal Alouettes L 16–20 5–2 TSN/RDS Molson Stadium 19,653 Recap
9 8 Sat, Aug 3 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Edmonton Elks L 31–42 5–3 TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 29,655 Recap
10 9 Thu, Aug 8 5:30 p.m. CST at Ottawa Redblacks T 22–22 (2OT) 5–3–1 TSN/RDS TD Place Stadium 17,180 Recap
11 10 Fri, Aug 16 7:00 p.m. CST vs. Montreal Alouettes L 24–27 5–4–1 TSN/RDS/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 28,123 Recap
12 11 Thu, Aug 22 5:30 p.m. CST at Toronto Argonauts L 19–20 5–5–1 TSN/RDS BMO Field 19,327 Recap
13 ǁ 12 ǁ Sun, Sep 1 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 33–35 5–6–1 TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 33,861 Recap
14 13 Sat, Sept 7 1:00 p.m. CST at Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 21–26 5–7–1 CTV Princess Auto Stadium 32,343 Recap
15 Bye
16 14 Fri, Sept 20 7:30 p.m. CST at Calgary Stampeders W 37–29 6–7–1 TSN McMahon Stadium 24,240 Recap
17 15 Sat, Sep 28 1:00 p.m. CST vs. Ottawa Redblacks W 29–16 7–7–1 CTV Mosaic Stadium 27,676 Recap
18 16 Sat, Oct 5 5:00 p.m. CST at Edmonton Elks W 28–24 8–7–1 TSN Commonwealth Stadium 24,317 Recap
19 17 Sat, Oct 12 5:00 p.m. CST vs. BC Lions W 39–8 9–7–1 TSN Mosaic Stadium 28,683 Recap
20 Bye
21 18 Sat, Oct 26 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Calgary Stampeders L 12–27 9–8–1 TSN Mosaic Stadium 22,709 Recap
Notes
  1. ^ Week 1 vs Edmonton was originally scheduled for 5:00 pm CST but was pushed up to 2:00 pm CST to avoid conflict with Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals involving the Edmonton Oilers at 6:00 pm CST.

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 ǁ # ǁ  Games played with retro alternate uniforms.
 #  Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms.[10]

Post-season

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Schedule

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Game Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary
Score Record
West Semi-Final Sat, Nov 2 4:30 p.m. CST vs. BC Lions W 28–19 1–0 TSN/RDS Mosaic Stadium 26,125 Recap
West Final Sat, Nov 9 5:30 p.m. CST at Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 22–38 1–1 TSN/RDS Princess Auto Stadium 32,343 Recap

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 #  Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms.
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Team

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Roster

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Quarterbacks

Receivers

Running backs

Fullbacks

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

1-game injured

6-game injured

Practice roster
Italics indicate American player • Bold indicates Global player • 45 Roster, 17 Injured, 12 Practice
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Coaching staff

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Front Office
  • President and CEO – Craig Reynolds
  • General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations – Jeremy O'Day
  • Assistant General Manager – Paul Jones
  • Assistant General Manager – Kyle Carson
  • Director of Football Operations – Jordan Greenly
  • Head Athletic Therapist – Greg Mayer
  • Manager of Equipment – Gordon Gilroy

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References

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  1. ^ "Sask. Roughriders shake up coaching staff after losing season". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Riders won't extend HC Craig Dickenson; GM Jeremy O'Day renewed". Canadian Football League. October 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Roughriders Name Three-time Grey Cup Champion Corey Mace Head Coach". Saskatchewan Roughriders. November 30, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "CFL Combine in Winnipeg and April 30 drafts highlight 2024 offseason". Canadian Football League. January 31, 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Global draft tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "Draft tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "CFL standings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "2024 CFL Schedule". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "2024 CFL Broadcast Schedule" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Rider Nation alt jerseys: "This is a 10 out of 10"". Saskatchewan Roughriders. May 30, 2024.
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