3DownNation Podcast

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 6 in the Canadian Football League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the injuries to Bo Levi Mitchell and Zach Collaros, the performance of Tre Ford and Taylor Elgersma, Ryan Dinwiddie ripping the Ottawa Redblacks, Vernon Adams Jr. having a career day for the Calgary Stampeders, the B.C. Lions getting their first win of the season, Ajou Ajou's reinstatement by the CFL, and Lewis Ward's release from the Montreal Alouettes. Pl...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 5 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions suffering yet another loss, the Ottawa Redblacks trading Dru Brown to Winnipeg, the CFL barring embattled collegiate QB Brendan Sorsby, Corey Mace defending his usage of Samuel Emilus on special teams, Justin Rankin's red-hot start to the season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders posting a small financial loss in 2025, and Jaylon Hutchin...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 4 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Elks, and Toronto Argonauts soaring up the 3DownNation power rankings, the B.C. Lions plummeting to new depths, Chad Kelly's tale of two halves, the Ottawa Redblacks quarterback situation, the Saskatchewan Roughriders feasting off bulletin board material, the Blue Bombers inducting Cal Murphy into the Ring of Hono...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 3 in the Canadian Football League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss their impressions from Week 2 in the CFL, the impressive performance of the league's quarterbacks, strong attendance at all three games, Jamal Peters recovering well from a scary-looking injury, the Ottawa Redblacks unveiling new white uniforms, Shawn Bane Jr. signing a contract in Europe, and Wally Buono launching a GoFundMe on behalf of a member...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a franchise with few regrets these days — a Grey Cup title tends to do that. But for some in the Queen City, Justin McInnis will always be one that got away. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Toronto Argonauts' receiver Makai Polk tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk he plans to dominate with the Double Blue in 2026. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 2 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread. Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-2.5) Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-6.5) B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-1.5) #Ticats #Hamilton #Bombers #Winnipeg #Argos #Toronto #MontreALS #Alouettes #BCLions #Saskatchewan #Riders #Roughriders #CFL #CFLPicks #Canadian...

Wynton McManis was sought after during the Canadian Football League’s communication window and free agency period. He tells 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk which teams he talked to and why the 31-year-old chose to sign with Hamilton. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss their impressions from Week 1 in the Canadian Football League, possible CFL expansion to Quebec City, poor attendance to open the year, Amar Doman's bullishness on the future of the league, Brandon Banks being selected for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, some unsolicited advice for DAZN, and Bralon Addison being hired by the Winnipeg Blue Bomb...

The Toronto Argonauts have only six true home games scheduled for the 2026 CFL regular-season as the World Cup has taken over BMO Field for the first-half of summer. While some would consider that a disadvantage, star receiver Damonte Coxie is relishing the opportunity to play more games as a visitor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman sits down with 3DownNation.com's J.C. Abbott to discuss whether or not the team is profitable, the challenges of the BC Place Stadium lease, and his optimism about the CFL's financial future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford tells 3DownNation's Justin Dunk the Edmonton Elks could easily be the number one defence in CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 1 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread. Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+2.5) Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders (+1.5) Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks (-3) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk the Calgary Stampeders 'wanted to play' the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 112th Grey Cup playoffs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hamilton Tiger-Cats' all-star receiver Kenny Lawler tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk he has made “peace” with not being in the NFL and rising to star status in the Canadian Football League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's new media rights deal with TSN and DAZN, post-training camp cuts from around the league, the Ottawa Redblacks naming Jake Maier their starting quarterback, how many fans have cancelled their season tickets due to incoming rule changes, Jaylon Hutchings signing back with the Calgary Stampeders, Jon Gruden raving over the B.C. Lions, Mike O'Shea giv...

Counting the Ottawa Redblacks, Dustin Crum estimated to 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk that five to six Canadian Football League teams inquired about his quarterbacking services during the negotiation window in February. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian Football League commissioner Stewart Johnston explains to 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk how the new broadcast agreements, which start in 2027, came to fruition and what the deals mean for the future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DAZN Canada vice president Deidra Dionne joins 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk to explain why the Canadian Football League's broadcast rights were valuable to the streaming company. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Rankin isn’t lacking for confidence. Fresh off his first 1,000-yard rushing season, the Edmonton Elks star running back has set an ambitious goal for 2026: become the first player in CFL history to rush and receive for 1,000 yards in the same year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the latest on a possible new stadium near Halifax, Jacques Tanguay changing his tune on CFL expansion to Quebec City, Taylor Elgersma's performance in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan's backup QB battle, Chad Kelly seeing the field for the first time in 18 months, 3DownNation' s latest power rankings, Larry Rountree III running away with a starting...