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Calgary Stampeders beat Saskatchewan Roughriders 37-31 to stay in playoff hunt

Vernon Adams Jr. led Calgary with 242 yards and four touchdowns in a 37-31 victory over Saskatchewan on Oct. 2, 2026.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:35:31 GMT

Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns as the Calgary Stampeders defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 37-31 on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, keeping their pursuit of a CFL playoff berth alive, according to the Canadian Press via the Winnipeg Free Press.

The Stampeders improved to 8-8, while the Roughriders fell to 8-7, dropping their third straight game. A 20-13 lead carried into the fourth quarter turned into a decisive 34-13 advantage after Adams connected with Erik Brooks for a 19‑yard touchdown with 9:13 left, followed by a four‑yard score to Jalen Philpot with 5:19 remaining.

Calgary’s opening lead came from a 13‑yard touchdown catch by Clark Barnes and a 48‑yard reception by Damien Alford, plus a 51‑yard field goal by kicker Rene Paredes. The Roughriders rallied late, scoring three touchdowns—Daniel Wiebe (13 yards from Trevor Harris), Dhel Duncan‑Busby (five yards), and Johnny Johnson (eight yards)—but failed all two‑point conversion attempts.

Rene Paredes also added a 42‑yard field goal between the Riders’ late scores. The victory gave Calgary the season series tiebreaker over Saskatchewan, a factor in the tight West Division race behind the Edmonton Elks (11-4). The Lions (8-6) and Blue Bombers (7-7) have upcoming games on Saturday.

Key facts

Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Calgary Stampeders won 37-31 over Saskatchewan Roughriders. (winnipegfreepress.com)
The win moved Calgary to an 8-8 record and kept them in playoff contention. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Rene Paredes made a 42-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Saskatchewan fell to 8-7 after the loss. (winnipegfreepress.com)