Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions.
Countdown to Kickoff: 2:00
Rider Nation Pre-Game Show: 4:00
Opening Kickoff: 5:00
Game time Weather in Vancouver: Sunny Wind S 11-28 km/h. +25
- All-time Head to Head. Saturday will mark the 202nd time the Saskatchewan Roughriders will meet the BC Lions. Saskatchewan leads the series 103-94-4
- Success on the Road. Saskatchewan has an above .500 record against the Lions in both home and away contests. In BC, the Roughriders are 51-47-2 all-time against the Lions.
- A Fix for Six? The Roughriders have won their last five contests at BC Place.
- Lions Turn. Last season the Lions claim the season series between the two teams for the first time since 2016.
- Fast Start on D. Saskatchewan’s defence has allowed only 13 points during the first quarter in 2023.
- Late Start on O. This season, the Roughriders offence has scored 66% of their points in the second half.
- Road Warriors. The green and white have opened up the season with a pair of road victories for the first time since 2003.
- Less Flags on the Field. Between the Roughriders and Lions there has only been one coaches challenge between the two teams. (Riders)
- Point Streak. BC has scored at least a point over their last 17 quarters.
- Canadian Sack Attack. Mathieu Betts in on pace to break Brent Johnson’s record for sacks by a Canadian (17). Through five games Betts has nine sacks, while Johnson had six sacks at this point during his record breaking season in 2005.
Don’t forget to stay tuned for the post-game show with the 5th Quarter and Rider Radio Roundtable.
(Information provided by Canadian Football League)
