The Redblacks ended up getting week 2 off. However, in the opening week the Redblacks ended up getting a 16-12 win over Edmonton. The win moved the Ottawa team to a record of 1-0-0.
Matt Nichols ended up going 12/20 for a total of 71 yards. However, Nichols was not picked off nor did he get a touchdown pass. The rushing offense was led by Timothy Flanders who carried the ball 11 times for 39 yards.
The Roughriders are coming here after getting a win in their second game. The win for Saskatchewan moved the the Roughriders to a 2-0 record. To make it even better the win for the Roughriders came over Hamilton by a score of 30-8.
Cody Fajardo was the passing leader for Saskatchewan. Fajardo went 17/25 for 222 yards and a total of 2 touchdowns. The rushing leader was William Powell who carried the ball 18 times for a toal of 89 yards in the game.