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About this episode

The episode discusses recent changes in the CFL, including the new 35 second clock and strategic decisions made by coaches and players.

The CFL's new 35 second clock seems to be getting closer to an actual 35 seconds between the end of the previous play and when next the football must be put back in play. The single point (rouge) underwent changes to its application; were the modifications too many and too far? Ottawa Head Coach Ryan Dinwiddie opts to punt at the opposition 42, would not a field goal attempt been more optimal? Quarterback Chad Kelly finally returns to lead the Argonauts onto the same field that put him on the shelf in the third quarter of the 2024 East Final. Can Elks' running back Justin Rankin become the league's first 1000 yard rusher and 1000 yard receiver in the same season? Rankin is off to a great start. Is Saturday's Saskatchewan versus BC a statement game or is it about revenge? (TSN game audio, CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded June 9, 2026).

Topics covered

• CFL
• football strategy
• quarterback performance
• game analysis
• running back records
• coaching decisions

Keywords

• CFL
• Ryan Dinwiddie
• Chad Kelly
• Justin Rankin
• football strategy
• Saskatchewan
• BC
• East Final

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CFL, TSN, CFL on CBC

Places: Ottawa, Saskatchewan, BC

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