3DownNation Podcast

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 16 in the CFL straight-up and against the spread.



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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."

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 12 in the Canadian Football League.

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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.

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders stomping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Toronto Argonauts playing three extra away games in 2026, whether or not the Montreal Alouettes should be pressing the panic button, Mike O'Shea's decision to try a long field goal late against the Ottawa Redblacks, Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma impressing again in NFL preseason action, and Drew Brees paying respect to Doug Flutie in a recent interview.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 11 in the Canadian Football League.

Ottawa Redblacks at Winnipeg Bombers (-5.5)

Toronto Argonauts at Edmonton Elks (-2.5)

Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3.5)

Montreal Alouettes at B.C. Lions (-4.5)

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss head coach Ryan Dinwiddie ripping the Toronto Argonauts for a second time, the Montreal Alouettes making a quarterback change, the Edmonton Elks getting their second win of the season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions racing for third place in the West Division, Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma making his NFL preseason debut, and Branden Dozier joining the Toronto Argonauts.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 10 in the Canadian Football League.

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Bo Levi Mitchell surpassing Doug Flutie for ninth all-time in CFL passing yards, the Saskatchewan Roughriders reaching 7-1, Trey Vaval's breakout performance for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Shawn Lemon taking responsibility for his gambling suspension, Makai Polk's release from the Atlanta Falcons, and three backup quarterbacks struggling in Week 9.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 6 in the Canadian Football League.

Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks (-3.5)

Toronto Argonauts at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-3)

Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Edmonton Elks (+3.5)

Saskatchewan Roughriders at Montreal Alouettes (+3)

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the unbelievable interception by B.C. defensive back Robert Carter Jr., the Toronto Argonauts placing Chad Kelly on the six-game injured list, the Edmonton Elks allowed EIGHT sacks against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions battling in the middle of the West Division, and the Ottawa Redblacks not making a coaching change.

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL reinstating Shawn Lemon from his year-long gambling suspension, Hamilton's headshot on Redblacks QB Dru Brown, the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders taking a stranglehold on the West Division, whether or not the Edmonton Elks should bench Tre Ford, and the front-runners for CFL awards following the first third of the season.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 7 in the CFL.

Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-7.5)

Calgary Stampeders at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-3.5)

Saskatchewan Roughriders at B.C. Lions (pick)

Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa Redblacks (+1.5)

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 6 in the Canadian Football League.

Calgary Stampeders at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-5.5)

Ottawa Redblacks at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-5.5)

B.C. Lions at Edmonton Elks (+2.5)

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes engaging in a postgame brawl, the Calgary Stampeders getting a huge win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks falling to 1-4, a three-game slate coming up in Week 6, Shawn Lemon's potential reinstatement, and the CFL permanently publicizing negotiation lists for the first time ever.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 5 in the Canadian Football League.

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss whether the Winnipeg Blue Bombers or Saskatchewan Roughriders are the CFL's best undefeated team, when the Edmonton Elks will get their first win, some shaky play from the league's backup quarterbacks, Pat McAfee's rant about Team Canada beating Team USA at flag football, the CFL partnering with Drake's clothing company, and the emergence of former Division III player Derek Slywka.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 4 in the Canadian Football League.

Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-10.5)

Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+3.5)

B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3.5)

Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks (+1.5)

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss head coach Ryan Dinwiddie ripping his Toronto Argonauts after their loss to Saskatchewan, B.C. Lions offensive lineman Kory Woodruff accusing Willie Jefferson of playing dirty, a tweak to the CFL schedule, which winless team will be the first to get a victory, the Roughriders sitting Ka'Deem Carey, and the Calgary Stampeders signing future Hall of Fame linebacker Adam Bighill.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott makes their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 3 in the CFL.

Thursday, June 19: Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks (-5.5) — 9:00 p.m. EDT

Friday, June 20: Saskatchewan Roughriders at Toronto Argonauts (+2.5) — 7:30 p.m. EDT

Saturday, June 21: Ottawa Redblacks at Calgary Stampeders (pick'em) — 4:00 p.m. EDT

Saturday, June 21: Winnipeg Blue Bombers at B.C. Lions (+2.5) — 7:00 p.m. EDT

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss which winless East Division teams should be pressing the panic button, which undefeated West Division team is the best of the bunch, whether or not Nathan Rourke should play through an oblique injury, season-ending injuries to Noah Curtis and Alonzo Addae, Brett Lauther missing three field goals, and this year's Canadian Football Hall of Fame class.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 2 in the Canadian Football League.

Thursday, June 12: B.C. Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+2.5)

Friday, June 13: Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks (-1.5)

Saturday, June 14: Calgary Stampeders at Toronto Argonauts (-3.5)

Saturday, June 14: Saskatchewan Roughriders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+3.5)

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders rising in the power rankings following Week 1 wins, the Edmonton Elks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats falling after disappointing losses, the Saskatchewan Roughriders signing Ka'Deem Carey, Austin Mack's anger at the TSN top 50 CFL players list, Toronto's flashy Grey Cup rings, and Milt Stegall releasing his first statement following the sudden passing of his son.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 1 in the Canadian Football League.

Thursday, June 5: Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3)

Friday, June 6: Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-4)

Saturday, June 7: Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Calgary Stampeders (-1)

Saturday, June 7: Edmonton Elks at B.C. Lions (-5.5)

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the notable casualties from CFL cutdown day, breakout candidates for the 2025 season, 3DownNation's power rankings for Week 1, Chad Kelly being cleared to practice, and the B.C. Lions surpassing 50,000 ticket sales for their home opener against the Edmonton Elks.

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Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signing Zach Collaros to a contract extension, Montreal banning the use of air horns at games, Saskatchewan's injuries along the interior of the offensive line, William Stanback being bullish on the East Division, Taylor Elgersma standing out at Green Bay's charity softball game, and react to Saturday's four CFL preseason games.

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss P.J. Walker's preseason debut with the Calgary Stampeders, Matt Dunigan not returning to the CFL on TSN, the B.C. Lions (sort of) making a profit on their concert kickoff series, the NFL's approval of players participating in the Summer Olympics, and serious injuries to Ottawa receiver Nick Mardner and Saskatchewan offensive lineman Sean McEwen.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Green Bay Packers signing Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma, Zach Collaros being suspended for the first game of the CFL season, TSN's preseason broadcast schedule, the first wave of training camp cuts across the CFL, Kalil Pimpleton and Mark Korte signing long-term contract extensions, the B.C. Lions getting Snoop Dogg for their home opener, and Chad Kelly being '50-50' to start the season.

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott take a look at one pressing question for each CFL team ahead of training camp.

Can Nathan Rourke get back to his form from 2022? How quickly can Edmonton's high-priced free-agent additions gel? Has Ottawa done enough to fix its secondary? Will A.J. Ouellette's weight loss help him get back to 1,000 yards? Does Winnipeg have enough ratio flexibility?

We try to answer these questions and more.

John Hodge and JC Abbott go from coast to coast breaking down the best and worst of each team's class in the 2025 CFL Draft.

Also, JC makes good on his promise to eat a raw onion on camera.

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Stewart Johnston's introductory press conference as the new commissioner of the CFL, how many Canadian players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which positions are strongest in the 2025 CFL Draft, Bo Levi Mitchell's thoughts on retirement, and the Montreal Alouettes predicting a big season for their receivers.

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3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk interviews new CFL commissioner Stewart Johnson about how he got the role, the length of his contract, whether or not he believes all nine franchises can be profitable, and what he covets for the league's long-term media rights.

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Trevor Harris playing part of the 2024 season on a partially torn ACL, Hodge's updated 2025 CFL Mock Draft, Abbott's column on the legacy of Randy Ambrosie, Bob Dyce getting a contract extension in Ottawa, the Roughriders investing $1.8 million in amateur football, Jon Ryan making the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, and retirement of Josh Banks.

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