3DownNation Podcast

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...

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) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

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 joi...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 10 in the Canadian Football League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Please...

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) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

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. Please...

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....

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) 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 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) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Plea...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 5 in the Canadian Football League. Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders (+3) Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Toronto Argonauts (pick) B.C. Lions at Montreal Alouettes (-3.5) Ottawa Redblacks at Edmonton Elks (+1.5) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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...

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) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

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 lineback...

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...

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 clas...

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) Advertising In...

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 f...

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) Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

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. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising I...

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 game...

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 McEw...

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 Ke...

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? W...