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OTTAWA — Ryan Dinwiddie has been named the Ottawa REDBLACKS head coach and general manager, signing a contract through the 2028 season, it was announced on Wednesday.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 5

3 X-factors that could impact the Eastern Final

There was no debate during the regular season: the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes were the two best teams in the East Division. In fact, the battle for top spot in the division went right down to Week 21 before it was wrapped up by the former.

CFL News / CFL News Hub / November 5

BC Lions Survive Calgary Stampeders in Heartbreaking Western Semi-Final Thriller: Standout Players and Insights from Film Review

In a nail-biting Western Semi-Final that came down to the final seconds, the BC Lions held off the Calgary Stampeders 33-30, advancing to the Western Final thanks to a 43-yard field goal from Sean Whyte as time expired.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 5

Nathan Rourke at the helm of 2025 All-CFL team

TORONTO — BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke is under centre for the 2025 All-Canadian Football League (CFL) team. The season’s top performers were selected

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 5

3 X-factors that could impact the Western Final

For the first time in almost 20 years, this season’s Western Final features the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions. The last time these two teams met this deep in the playoffs was 2007, when the Riders took a 26-17 win over BC one week before snapping their long championship drought in the 95th Grey Cup.

Kaion Julien-Grant, Elks agree to extension through 2026

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks have extended National wide receiver Kaion Julien-Grant through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. The 29-year-old

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

3 storylines to watch in the Western Final

After six straight years of Winnipeg dominance, the West finally has new blood. The Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions will clash in a Western Final that doesn’t involve the Blue Bombers for the first time since 2017, a matchup that guarantees a fresh face in the Grey Cup.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

CFL Injury Reports: Division Finals

TORONTO — Eastern and Western Finals’ injury reports for all teams will be housed here and will be updated daily. 2025 GREY CUP PLAYOFFS » Buy Tickets for each matchup here » Subscribe to the CFL’s official YouTube channel » Subscribe to the CFL’s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates Saturday, November 1 | 3:00 p.m.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

4 under-the-radar players to watch in the Division Finals

With big games come big opportunities for big stars. At this time of the year, those who have shone during the regular season are provided with an opportunity to glow even more brightly as the stakes increase.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

Prediction Time: CFL.ca writers’ Division Finals picks

TORONTO — With the Division Semi-Finals in the books, just one more round of Grey Cup Playoffs remains. Pat Steinberg still sits in first place on the writer picks graphic, three games ahead of Kristina Costabile, Jamie Nye and Matt Cauz.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

4 matchups that will decide who moves on in the Division Finals

Before we get to the four Division Final matchups that I believe will have the biggest impact on who punches their ticket to the 112th Grey Cup, let me give a big thank you to the 2025 Grey Cup Playoffs.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

112th Grey Cup officially sold out

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Winnipeg Football Club (WFC) are proud to announce that the 112th Grey Cup, taking place Sunday, November 16 at Princess Auto Stadium, is officially sold out.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

3 storylines to watch in the Eastern Final

Just one weekend remains before we know who will be playing in the championship game on November 16 in Winnipeg. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats host the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium in the Eastern Final this Saturday, as both teams are hoping they will be the ones to punch their ticket to the 112th Grey Cup.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 4

Weekly Predictor: Who wins in the Division Finals?

WHAT A START TO THE GREY CUP PLAYOFFS! After watching Division Semi-Final Saturday have two classic CFL games with unpredictable plays and down to the wire drama, it’s kind of sad we only have three games left in the 2025 season.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 3

Who has the edge in the Western Final?

The BC Lions have been on an absolute tear to close out 2025, but none of that matters if they fall one step short of the big show in a few weeks’ time.

Montreal Alouettes News / CFL.ca / November 3

Who has the edge in the Eastern Final?

After a thrilling comeback effort by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the third quarter of Saturday’s Eastern Semi-Final, the Montreal Alouettes found a way to shut the door.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 3

6 stats that may loom large in the Division Finals

TORONTO — With spots in the 112th Grey Cup on the line, both the Eastern and Western Finals bring fascinating matchups that highlight each team’s strengths, and their biggest challenges.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 3

KPMG Playoff Probability: Who is the 112th Grey Cup favourite?

TORONTO — Heading into the Division Finals, the BC Lions are the favourites to win the 112th Grey Cup. Fresh off of their Division Semi-Final win over the Calgary Stampeders, Nathan Rourke and his Lions have emerged as the ones to win it all on November 16.

CFL News / CFL.ca / November 3