3downnation Podcast

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks hiring Ryan Dinwiddie as their new head coach and general manager, what's next for the Toronto Argonauts, and how the ripple effects could affect the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Montreal Alouettes and B.C. Lions advancing in the CFL playoffs, the Calgary Stampeders making key mistakes in the West Semi-Final, Regina being awarded the Grey Cup in 2027, Shawn Oakman's suspension and subsequent release from the Alouettes, Tyrell Ford extending with the Edmonton Elks, and whether or not this is the end of an era for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for the East Semi-Final and West Semi-Final.The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will visit the Montreal Alouettes (-6) while the Calgary Stampeders will visit the B.C. Lions (-5).#CFL #CFLPicks #Canadian #Football #Winnipeg #Bombers #Montreal #Alouettes #Calgary #Stampeders #Stamps #BCLions #Lions #VancouverAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks firing head coach Bob Dyce, the upcoming East and West Semi-Finals, the Edmonton Elks facing some tough decisions at the quarterback position, the state of CFL officiating, Guelph shocking Western in the OUA playoffs, a serious-looking injury to Chris Streveler, and CFL attendance slightly rising in 2025.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for the Ottawa Redblacks at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-14), Calgary Stampeders at Edmonton Elks (-5), Montreal Alouettes at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-5.5), and B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders (+7).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks being eliminated from playoff contention, an update to the CFL playoff picture, a recent poll that was conducted regarding fan reaction to the league's upcoming rule changes, Machine Gun Kelly being announced as the halftime show for the Grey Cup, and the U Sports regular season nearly coming to a close.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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 #ElksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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 #ElksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy