2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season explained

Team:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Year:2024
Record:5–4–1
Division Place:1st, West
President:Craig Reynolds
General Manager:Jeremy O'Day
Coach:Corey Mace
Stadium:Mosaic Stadium
Playoffs:TBD
Uniform:CFL SSK Jersey 2024.png
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The 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season is the 66th season for the team in the Canadian Football League. It is the club's 115th year overall, and its 108th season of play. The Roughriders will attempt to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2021 and win their fifth Grey Cup championship.

The 2024 CFL season is the fifth season under general manager Jeremy O'Day, following his extension announcement on October 23, 2023.[1] [2] This is 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
1 3 DL
2 12 P

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
1 3 OL Toronto, ON
2 12 LB Calgary, AB
3 23 WR Madison, OH
4 32 LB Brampton, ON
5 41 OL London, ON
6 50 WR Regina, SK
7 59 WR Brooks, AB
8 68 DB Toronto, ON

Preseason

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
A1 Mon, May 202:00 p.m. CSTvs. Winnipeg Blue BombersW 25–121–0CFL+Mosaic StadiumN/ARecap
B2 Sat, May 252:00 p.m. CSTat Edmonton ElksW 28–272–0CFL+Commonwealth StadiumN/ARecap
CBye
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Games played with white uniforms.

Regular season

Schedule

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
11 Sat, June 8at Edmonton ElksW 29–211–0TSN/CBSSNCommonwealth Stadium20,681Recap
22 Sun, June 165:00 p.m. CSTat Hamilton Tiger-CatsW 33–302–0TSN/CBSSNTim Hortons Field22,313Recap
33Sun, June 235:00 p.m. CSTvs. Hamilton Tiger-CatsW 36–203–0TSN/CBSSNMosaic Stadium24,875Recap
4Bye
5ǁ 4 ǁ Thu, July 47:00 p.m. CSTvs. Toronto ArgonautsW 30–234–0TSNMosaic Stadium23,923Recap
65 Sat, July 135:00 p.m. CSTat BC LionsL 20–354–1TSN/CBSSNBC Place30,803Recap
76 Fri, July 197:30 p.m. CSTvs. Winnipeg Blue BombersW 19–95–1TSNMosaic Stadium29,649Recap
87 Thu, July 255:30 p.m. CSTat Montreal AlouettesL 16–205–2TSN/RDSMolson Stadium19,653Recap
98Sat, Aug 35:00 p.m. CSTvs. Edmonton ElksL 31–425–3TSN/CBSSNMosaic Stadium29,655Recap
109 Thu, Aug 85:30 p.m. CSTat Ottawa RedblacksT 22–22 (2OT)5–3–1TSN/RDSTD Place Stadium17,180Recap
1110Fri, Aug 167:00 p.m. CSTvs. Montreal AlouettesL 24–275–4–1TSN/RDS/CBSSNMosaic Stadium28,123Recap
1211Thu, Aug 225:30 p.m. CSTat Toronto ArgonautsTSN/RDSBMO Field
13ǁ 12 ǁ Sun, Sep 15:00 p.m. CSTvs. Winnipeg Blue BombersTSN/CBSSNMosaic Stadium
1413Sat, Sept 71:00 p.m. CSTat Winnipeg Blue BombersCTVPrincess Auto Stadium
15Bye
1614Fri, Sept 207:30 p.m. CSTat Calgary StampedersTSNMcMahon Stadium
1715 Sat, Sep 281:00 p.m. CSTvs. Ottawa RedblacksCTVMosaic Stadium
1816Sat, Oct 55:00 p.m. CSTat Edmonton ElksTSNCommonwealth Stadium
1917 Sat, Oct 125:00 p.m. CSTvs. BC LionsTSNMosaic Stadium
20Bye
2118 Sat, Oct 265:00 p.m. CSTvs. Calgary StampedersTSNMosaic Stadium
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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Games played with primary home uniforms.

Games played with white uniforms.

Games played with retro alternate uniforms.

Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms.[10]

Team

Coaching staff

Notes and References

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