Ottawa's Losing Streak Rolls On
Ottawa Redblacks fans hoping for a turnaround were left disappointed on Friday night after their team fell 42-20 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium. The loss extends what's become a painful stretch for the club, and it's clear the Redblacks are still searching for answers as they try to climb back into playoff contention.
A Lopsided Result
The scoreline tells the story: Saskatchewan controlled the game from start to finish, putting up 42 points against an Ottawa defence that struggled to find any consistency. Even more frustrating for Redblacks supporters is that the Roughriders pulled off the win despite dealing with a high number of injuries of their own — a sign that Ottawa's issues go deeper than just bad luck on the injury front.
Trevor Harris Makes History — Against His Old Team
There was a notable subplot to the game for anyone following Ottawa football closely. Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, who spent time in the CFL building his reputation as one of the league's most durable pivots, became just the 12th quarterback in CFL history to surpass 40,000 career passing yards during the win over Ottawa. It's the kind of milestone that Redblacks fans might remember bittersweetly — watching a quarterback etch his name into the record books at their team's expense.
What It Means for Ottawa
For a Redblacks franchise that has had its share of ups and downs since joining the CFL in 2014, a result like this piles on the pressure. Ottawa's coaching staff and front office will need to dig into what's going wrong — whether it's the defence's inability to contain opposing offences or an attack that isn't generating enough points to keep pace with teams like Saskatchewan.
With the CFL season moving into its later stages, every loss matters more. Ottawa fans who pack TD Place on gameday, or gather at local sports bars around the city to cheer on the Redblacks, will be hoping the coming weeks bring a much-needed reset. The team has shown flashes of competitiveness in the past, and there's still time to salvage the season — but performances like Friday's make that path steeper.
Looking Ahead
Ottawa will need to regroup quickly. Consecutive losses can snowball in a league as competitive as the CFL, and the Redblacks can't afford to let this one turn into a prolonged skid. Fans across the capital will be watching closely to see how the coaching staff adjusts heading into the next matchup, hoping for a response that gets the team back on track.
Source: CBC Ottawa
