3DownNation Podcast

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss how the playoff race is heating up between the Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Edmonton Elks, the Montreal Alouettes peaking at the right time, whether or not the Saskatchewan Roughriders should rest players after clinching first place in the West Division, an upcoming OUA heavyweight matchup between the Laurier Golden Hawks and Western Mustangs, and the ejection of Ottawa Redblacks fullback Marco Dubois. Please enjoy the show and subscribe to the 3DownNation Podcast on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for the Toronto Argonauts at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-10.5), Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-3), Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks (+3.5), and Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes (13.5). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts being eliminated from postseason contention, who will finish second in the West Division as the B.C. Lions surge, whether Bo Levi Mitchell or Nathan Rourke will win Most Outstanding Player, Chad Kelly (essentially) being ruled out for the rest of the year, two former U Sports players starting in the NFL, and whether or not CFL fans are cancelling their tickets after the announcement regarding rule changes. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 18 in the Canadian Football League when the Saskatchewan Roughriders visit the Ottawa Redblacks (+3), Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Toronto Argonauts (+1.5), and Calgary Stampeders visit the B.C. Lions (-3.5). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian offensive lineman Theo Benedet started his first NFL game on Sunday, September 28 with the Chicago Bears at right tackle. He switched to left tackle in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders and matched up against All-Pro Maxx Crosby on a number of snaps in a 25-24 win. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge, JC Abbott, and Justin Dunk (who joined partway through the show) discuss the reaction from across the country to the CFL's rule changes, playoff races heating up in the East and West Divisions, the Calgary Stampeders trading for Lorenzo Mauldin IV, the return of Davis Alexander, the CFL receiving expansion interest from domestic and international suitors, Cody Fajardo wanting a new rule named after him, and U Sports altering its transfer rules. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

U Sports CEO Pierre Arsenault joins Justin Dunk to share his perspective on the CFL's significant changes to the three-down game and what it means for student-athletes who play football in Canada. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott break down the CFL's significant changes to three-down game. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk interviews CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston one-on-one about the league's rule changes for 2026 and 2027 and why they were made. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 16 in the CFL straight-up and against the spread. Montreal at TorontoCalgary at B.C.Winnipeg at OttawaEdmonton at Hamilton #CFL #CFLPicks #Lines #Betting #Odds #Picks #Canadian #Football #BCLions #Redblacks #Ticats #MontreALS #Riders #Bombers #Stamps #Elks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the legacy of late Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia, Ryan Dinwiddie's emphatic celebration at the end of Toronto's win over Edmonton, an update on the CFL's playoff race, MLSE's new marketing deal between the Argonauts and Buffalo Bills, Kerfalla Exumé struggling against Tyson Philpot, C.J. Reavis expressing his frustration with being fined, and Mike O'Shea calling all injury information "personal." Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 15 in the CFL straight-up and against the spread. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Ottawa Redblacks will visit the B.C. Lions, the Edmonton Elks will visit the Toronto Argonauts, and the Montreal Alouettes will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. #CFL #CFLPicks #Lines #Betting #Odds #Picks #Canadian #Football #BCLions #Redblacks #Ticats #MontreALS #Riders #Bombers #Stamps #Elks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, men's national team head coach Paul LaPolice explains Canada's approach to the 2025 IFAF Americas Flag Football Continental Championship tournament. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Saskatchewan's hit that knocked Zach Collaros out of the Banjo Bowl, Hamilton pulling away in the East Division with a win over Montreal, Chad Kelly's likely return for the Toronto Argonauts, B.C.'s struggles on defence, Dustin Crum's remarkable comeback for Ottawa, and a couple of big U Sports wins. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 14 in the CFL straight-up and against the spread. The B.C. Lions will visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday before "Super Saturday," which will see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Montreal Alouettes, the Saskatchewan Roughriders visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and the Calgary Stampeders visit the Edmonton Elks. #CFL #CFLPicks #Lines #Betting #Odds #Picks #Canadian #Football #BCLions #Redblacks #Ticats #MontreALS #Riders #Bombers #Stamps #Elks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott react to the three Labour Day Classics from the weekend, which teams could bid for the 2027 Grey Cup, two wild finishes in U Sports, what's next for Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma, the Hamilton Hurricanes hosting the first-ever Ted Goveia Bowl, Ajou Ajou returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Adam Bighill making his Calgary Stampeders debut, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers bringing back Ontaria 'Pokey' Wilson. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 13 in the Canadian Football League. It's Labour Day Weekend, baby! #Riders #Bombers #Elks #Stamps #Ticats #Argos #CFL #Canadian #Football #Lines #Betting #Picks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Calgary Stampeders completing the season sweep of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Edmonton Elks suddenly getting back in the playoff hunt, Nick Arbuckle potentially emerging as a candidate for Most Outstanding Player, the CFL's playoff format, the start of the U Sports season, and how NFL cuts could affect Canadians and former CFL players. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 12 in the Canadian Football League. #CFL #Canadian #Football #Picks #Winnipeg #Bombers #Montreal #Alouettes #Elks #Edmonton #Ottawa #Redblacks #BCLions #Toronto #Argonauts #Saskatchewan #Riders #Calgary #Stamps Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this bonus episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, Justin Dunk interviews Waterloo native Callum Wither as he returns home to lead Wilfrid Laurier in 2025 as the Golden Hawks starting quarterback. He spent three years at Ohio University, including two behind fellow Canadian QB Kurtis Rourke, and takes over for Taylor Elgersma, who won the Hec Crighton Trophy last year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy