2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season CFL team season
The 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season was the 66th season for the team in the Canadian Football League . It was the club's 115th year overall, and its 108th season of play. The Roughriders qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2021 following their week 18 win over the Edmonton Elks . However, the team lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West Final.
The 2024 CFL season was the fifth season under general manager Jeremy O'Day , following his extension announcement on October 23, 2023.[ 1] [ 2] This was the first season under head coach , Corey Mace , after the team's previous head coach, Craig Dickenson , did not have his contract renewed.[ 2] [ 3]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders drew an average home attendance of 27,684 in 2024.
Offseason
CFL Global Draft
The 2024 CFL Global Draft took place on April 30, 2024.[ 4] The Roughriders had two picks in the draft, selecting third in each round.[ 5]
CFL National Draft
The 2024 CFL Draft took place on April 30, 2024.[ 4] The Roughriders had eight selections in the eight-round draft.[ 6] Not including traded picks, the team selected third in each round of the draft after finishing third-last in the 2023 league standings .[ 7]
Preseason
[ 8] [ 9]
# Games played with white uniforms.
Regular season
Standings
Schedule
Week
Game
Date
Kickoff
Opponent
Results
TV
Venue
Attendance
Summary
Score
Record
1
1
Sat, June 8
2:00 p.m. CST 1
at Edmonton Elks
W 29–21
1–0
TSN /CBSSN
Commonwealth Stadium
20,681
Recap
2
2
Sun, June 16
5:00 p.m. CST
at Hamilton Tiger-Cats
W 33–30
2–0
TSN/CBSSN
Tim Hortons Field
22,313
Recap
3
3
Sun, June 23
5:00 p.m. CST
vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
W 36–20
3–0
TSN/CBSSN
Mosaic Stadium
24,875
Recap
4
Bye
5
ǁ 4 ǁ
Thu, July 4
7:00 p.m. CST
vs. Toronto Argonauts
W 30–23
4–0
TSN
Mosaic Stadium
23,923
Recap
6
5
Sat, July 13
5:00 p.m. CST
at BC Lions
L 20–35
4–1
TSN/CBSSN
BC Place
30,803
Recap
7
6
Fri, July 19
7:30 p.m. CST
vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
W 19–9
5–1
TSN
Mosaic Stadium
29,649
Recap
8
7
Thu, July 25
5:30 p.m. CST
at Montreal Alouettes
L 16–20
5–2
TSN/RDS
Molson Stadium
19,653
Recap
9
8
Sat, Aug 3
5:00 p.m. CST
vs. Edmonton Elks
L 31–42
5–3
TSN/CBSSN
Mosaic Stadium
29,655
Recap
10
9
Thu, Aug 8
5:30 p.m. CST
at Ottawa Redblacks
T 22–22 (2OT)
5–3–1
TSN/RDS
TD Place Stadium
17,180
Recap
11
10
Fri, Aug 16
7:00 p.m. CST
vs. Montreal Alouettes
L 24–27
5–4–1
TSN/RDS/CBSSN
Mosaic Stadium
28,123
Recap
12
11
Thu, Aug 22
5:30 p.m. CST
at Toronto Argonauts
L 19–20
5–5–1
TSN/RDS
BMO Field
19,327
Recap
13
ǁ 12 ǁ
Sun, Sep 1
5:00 p.m. CST
vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
L 33–35
5–6–1
TSN/CBSSN
Mosaic Stadium
33,861
Recap
14
13
Sat, Sept 7
1:00 p.m. CST
at Winnipeg Blue Bombers
L 21–26
5–7–1
CTV
Princess Auto Stadium
32,343
Recap
15
Bye
16
14
Fri, Sept 20
7:30 p.m. CST
at Calgary Stampeders
W 37–29
6–7–1
TSN
McMahon Stadium
24,240
Recap
17
15
Sat, Sep 28
1:00 p.m. CST
vs. Ottawa Redblacks
W 29–16
7–7–1
CTV
Mosaic Stadium
27,676
Recap
18
16
Sat, Oct 5
5:00 p.m. CST
at Edmonton Elks
W 28–24
8–7–1
TSN
Commonwealth Stadium
24,317
Recap
19
17
Sat, Oct 12
5:00 p.m. CST
vs. BC Lions
W 39–8
9–7–1
TSN
Mosaic Stadium
28,683
Recap
20
Bye
21
18
Sat, Oct 26
5:00 p.m. CST
vs. Calgary Stampeders
L 12–27
9–8–1
TSN
Mosaic Stadium
22,709
Recap
Notes
^ Week 1 vs Edmonton was originally scheduled for 5:00 pm CST but was pushed up to 2:00 pm CST to avoid conflict with Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals involving the Edmonton Oilers at 6:00 pm CST.
[ 8] [ 9]
# Games played with primary home uniforms.
# Games played with white uniforms.
ǁ # ǁ Games played with retro alternate uniforms.
# Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms.[ 10]
Post-season
Schedule
[ 8]
# Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms.
# Games played with white uniforms.
Team
Roster
Quarterbacks
Receivers
Running backs
Fullbacks
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
1-game injured
6-game injured
Practice roster
Italics indicate American player • Bold indicates Global player • 45 Roster, 17 Injured, 12 PracticeRoster updated 2024-11-08 • Depth chart • Transactions • More CFL rosters
Coaching staff
Front Office
President and CEO – Craig Reynolds
General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations – Jeremy O'Day
Assistant General Manager – Paul Jones
Assistant General Manager – Kyle Carson
Director of Football Operations – Jordan Greenly
Head Athletic Therapist – Greg Mayer
Manager of Equipment – Gordon Gilroy
Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
→ Coaching Staff
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References
^ "Sask. Roughriders shake up coaching staff after losing season" . Canadian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved October 23, 2023 .
^ a b "Riders won't extend HC Craig Dickenson; GM Jeremy O'Day renewed" . Canadian Football League . October 23, 2023.
^ "Roughriders Name Three-time Grey Cup Champion Corey Mace Head Coach" . Saskatchewan Roughriders . November 30, 2023.
^ a b "CFL Combine in Winnipeg and April 30 drafts highlight 2024 offseason" . Canadian Football League . January 31, 2024.
^ "2024 Global draft tracker" . Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 5, 2024 .
^ "Draft tracker" . Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 5, 2024 .
^ "CFL standings" . Canadian Football League . Retrieved October 23, 2023 .
^ a b c "2024 CFL Schedule" . Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 31, 2024 .
^ a b "2024 CFL Broadcast Schedule" (PDF) . Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 26, 2024 .
^ "Rider Nation alt jerseys: "This is a 10 out of 10" " . Saskatchewan Roughriders . May 30, 2024.
External links
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