About this episode

The episode previews the BC Lions training camp and features an interview with Farhan Lalji discussing the team's prospects and playoff format changes.

It’s camp week at last! Matt & Nik are back to take a look at some of the more exciting position battles to look forward to in Kamloops. TSN’s Farhan Lalji stops by to give his takes on how the Lions look heading into a season with high expectations and also weighs in on the new CFL playoff format coming in for 2027. The boys also scroll through the Summer Series and Friday Night Lions game themes for our big return to downtown Vancouver. Plus, the usual fun trivia and ‘Go For It Or Punt’ segments! TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 3:36 - BC Lions game themes 15:05 - Training camp preview 28:00 - Farhan Lalji interview 45:10 - Kowalski's trivia 49:17 - Go for it or Punt

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