2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season

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2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season
General manager Jeremy O'Day
PresidentCraig Reynolds
Head coach Corey Mace
Home field Mosaic Stadium
Results
Record9–8–1
Division place2nd, West
Playoff finishLost West Final
Team MOP Rolan Milligan Jr.
Team MODP Rolan Milligan Jr.
Team MOC Samuel Emilus
Team MOOL Logan Ferland
Team MOST Rolan Milligan Jr.
Team MOR Trevor Reid
Uniform
CFL SSK Jersey 2024.png

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.

Contents

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

CFL Global Draft

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]

RoundPickPlayerPositionClub/SchoolNationality
13 Tyrone Taleni DL Southern California Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
212 Jordy Sandy P Texas Christian Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

CFL National Draft

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]

RoundPickPlayerPositionUniversity TeamHometown
13 Kyle Hergel OL Boston College Toronto, ON
212 Nick Wiebe LB Saskatchewan Calgary, AB
323 Dhel Duncan-Busby WR Bemidji State Madison, OH
432 Melique Straker LB Arkansas State Brampton, ON
541 Daniel Johnson OL Purdue London, ON
650 D'Sean Mimbs WR Regina Regina, SK
759 Ajou Ajou WR South Florida Brooks, AB
868 Richard Aduboffour DB Western Ontario Toronto, ON

Preseason

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
A1Mon, May 202:00 p.m. CSTvs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 25–121–0CFL+ Mosaic Stadium N/A Recap
B2Sat, May 252:00 p.m. CSTat Edmonton Elks W 28–272–0CFL+ Commonwealth Stadium N/A Recap
CBye

[8] [9]

 #  Games played with white uniforms.

Regular season

Standings

West Division
TeamGPWLTPtsPFPADivStk
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 181170224473657–3W1 Details
Saskatchewan Roughriders 18981194784345–5L1 Details
BC Lions 18990184484395–5W1 Details
Edmonton Elks 187110144945005–5W2 Details
Calgary Stampeders 185121114275103–7W1 Details

Schedule

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
11Sat, June 82:00 p.m. CST 1 at Edmonton Elks W 29–211–0 TSN/CBSSN Commonwealth Stadium 20,681 Recap
22Sun, June 165:00 p.m. CSTat Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 33–302–0TSN/CBSSN Tim Hortons Field 22,313 Recap
33Sun, June 235:00 p.m. CSTvs. Hamilton Tiger-CatsW 36–203–0TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 24,875 Recap
4Bye
5ǁ 4 ǁThu, July 47:00 p.m. CSTvs. Toronto Argonauts W 30–234–0TSNMosaic Stadium23,923 Recap
65Sat, July 135:00 p.m. CSTat BC Lions L 20–354–1TSN/CBSSN BC Place 30,803 Recap
76Fri, July 197:30 p.m. CSTvs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 19–95–1TSNMosaic Stadium29,649 Recap
87Thu, July 255:30 p.m. CSTat Montreal Alouettes L 16–205–2TSN/RDS Molson Stadium 19,653 Recap
98Sat, Aug 35:00 p.m. CSTvs. Edmonton ElksL 31–425–3TSN/CBSSNMosaic Stadium29,655 Recap
109Thu, Aug 85:30 p.m. CSTat Ottawa Redblacks T 22–22 (2OT)5–3–1TSN/RDS TD Place Stadium 17,180 Recap
1110Fri, Aug 167:00 p.m. CSTvs. Montreal AlouettesL 24–275–4–1TSN/RDS/CBSSNMosaic Stadium28,123 Recap
1211Thu, Aug 225:30 p.m. CSTat Toronto ArgonautsL 19–205–5–1TSN/RDS BMO Field 19,327 Recap
13ǁ 12 ǁ Sun, Sep 1 5:00 p.m. CSTvs. Winnipeg Blue BombersL 33–355–6–1TSN/CBSSNMosaic Stadium33,861 Recap
1413 Sat, Sept 7 1:00 p.m. CSTat Winnipeg Blue BombersL 21–265–7–1 CTV Princess Auto Stadium 32,343 Recap
15Bye
1614Fri, Sept 207:30 p.m. CSTat Calgary Stampeders W 37–296–7–1TSN McMahon Stadium 24,240 Recap
1715Sat, Sep 281:00 p.m. CSTvs. Ottawa RedblacksW 29–167–7–1CTVMosaic Stadium27,676 Recap
1816Sat, Oct 55:00 p.m. CSTat Edmonton ElksW 28–248–7–1TSNCommonwealth Stadium24,317 Recap
1917Sat, Oct 125:00 p.m. CSTvs. BC LionsW 39–89–7–1TSNMosaic Stadium28,683 Recap
20Bye
2118Sat, Oct 265:00 p.m. CSTvs. Calgary StampedersL 12–279–8–1TSNMosaic Stadium22,709 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.

[8] [9]

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

Post-season

Schedule

GameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
West Semi-FinalSat, Nov 24:30 p.m. CSTvs. BC Lions W 28–191–0TSN/RDS Mosaic Stadium 26,125 Recap
West FinalSat, Nov 95:30 p.m. CSTat Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 22–381–1TSN/RDS Princess Auto Stadium 32,343 Recap

[8]

 #  Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms.
 #  Games played with white uniforms.

Team

Roster

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
Roster updated 2024-11-08 • Depth chart • Transactions • More CFL rosters

Coaching staff

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

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

 

Defensive Coaches

Special Teams Coaches

Strength and Conditioning

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