Roughriders target 3‑1 record against winless Redblacks in Ottawa

Saskatchewan Roughriders head into their next CFL matchup hoping to improve to 3‑1 after a strong start to the 2026 season. Quarterback Trevor Harris is among the league’s top performers, posting a 127.3 passer rating, a 75.7% completion rate and ten touchdowns to one interception. He benefits from a receiving corps that includes Kian Schaffer‑Baker, Sam Emilus and KeeSean Johnson, all placed in the league’s top‑10 for receiving yards.

Injury updates see Jaylen Johnson on the one‑game injured list, while rookie Johnny Johnson III makes his first start. Wide receiver Mathew Sexton, a former NFL and XFL player, also debuts, offering additional kick‑return options. Ottawa’s Redblacks have added former Rider linebackers A.J. Allen and C.J. Reavis, defensive end Habakkuk Baldonado, quarterback Jake Maier and kicker Brett Lauther.

Coach Corey Mace notes the familiarity with opposing players but stresses a game plan focused on generating turnovers, a need highlighted by linebacker Josh Woods after the team’s lone interception so far. Ottawa’s Kalil Pimpleton leads the CFL in kickoff‑return yards and could be a special‑teams factor in the contest.