3:48 p.m.
If you're looking for news and insights on the team in the lead-up to the game, the Riders Broadcast Network has you covered. Teagan Witko, Justin Dunk and Wes Cates have the pre-game show right now, with Dave Thomas and Luc Mullinder taking over with the game call at 5 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
Hey, congrats to Riders kicker Brett Lauther, who welcomed his first child – Townes Mary Ann Lauther – on Thursday of this week!
3:44 p.m.
The sold-out and largest crowd in Mosaic Stadium history will be treated to a warm night at the park, with the temperature of 29 C at kick-off under partly cloudy skies. It'll be a bit breezy with winds out of the south south west at 28 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. There's also a 30 per cent chance of rain.
3:36 p.m.
It’s the most anticipated regular season game of the season in Regina, it’s 60th annual Labour Day Classic, it’s the Saskatchewan Roughriders taking on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium!
Saskatchewan comes into the game with an 8-2 record and in first place both in the West Division and overall in the Canadian Football League. Winnipeg has a 6-4 record and sits in third place in the West, two points back of the Calgary Stampeders.
The Roughriders are coming off a 32-15 loss to the Stampeders in Calgary last weekend, while the Bombers defeated the Montreal Alouettes 26-13 in Week 12.
The Roughriders depth chart: The biggest news is the surprise and sudden return of receiver Ajou Ajou, who was released by the Indianapolis Colts early this week, re-signed with Saskatchewan on Thursday and immediately jumped into the line-up for today’s game. He backs up Tommy Nield at slotback.
Kick returns standout Mario Alford also makes his return after recovering from a hip injury.
Trevor Harris gets the start at quarterback and has completed 197 of 264 passes for 2,695 yards — fourth best in the league — with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. His 118.5 quarterback efficiency remains tops in the CFL.
Running back A.J. Ouellette is third in league rushing with 140 carries for 713 yards and three touchdowns. KeeSean Johnson leads the team in receiving with 55 catches for 794 yards, Dohnte Meyers is not far behind with 41 catches for 673 yards.
Middle linebacker Jameer Thurman tops the Riders with 56 tackles and is sixth in the league, defensive linemen Micah Johnson and Shane Ray each have five sacks. Rolan Milligan Jr. leads with four interceptions.
The Blue Bombers’ depth chart: Zach Collaros starts at pivot and has completed 162 of 215 passing attempts for 1,806 yards, 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Dual-threat Brady Oliveira will be the player to watch on offence as he tops the team with 98 carries for 550 yards and two touchdowns while also having 36 catches for 350 yards. Former Rider Nic Demski is Winnipeg’s top receiver with 45 catches for 665 yards, Kerric Wheatfall has 35 catches for 527 yards.
Linebacker Tony Jones leads the Riders with 69 tackles, including three sacks. Defensive lineman James Vaughters also has three sacks, defensive back Evan Holm leads with four interception.
