Riders-Lions semifinal winner to face Elks in Edmonton Nov. 7
Saskatchewan and B.C. split their season series 2-1, with the Lions earning home field for Saturday's CFL West semifinal.
Why it matters
The Edmonton Elks will host the CFL West Division final at Commonwealth Stadium on Nov. 7 against the winner of this semifinal.
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris says he thrives under playoff pressure as his team prepares to face the B.C. Lions in the CFL's West Division semifinal on Saturday. Harris, who led Saskatchewan to a Grey Cup title last season, threw for 5,370 yards during the regular season.
Both teams finished the regular season with identical 10-8 records. B.C. secured hosting rights by winning the season series 2-1, including a 31-24 home victory over Saskatchewan on Sept. 25. Despite that, the Riders have eliminated the Lions from the playoffs in each of the past two years.
B.C.'s offence ranked second in the CFL in net yards per game (416.7) and rushing yards (118.7), and third in passing yards (314.9). Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 4,614 yards and 24 touchdowns this season, with four receivers topping 1,000 yards.
The winner of Saturday's game will advance to face the Edmonton Elks, who finished the regular season 13-5, in the West Division final on Nov. 7 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.
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