3DownNation Podcast

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts resting Chad Kelly against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders losing a third-straight game, Dustin Crum's continued improvement, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats adding Derel Walker and Jamal Davis II, Maya Turner making history with the Manitoba Bisons, and the future of the Montreal Alouettes' stadium situation. Please en...

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the race for first place heating up in the West Division, Bob Dyce's strange decision to have the Ottawa Redblacks try a late field goal, the independent report on the future of Simon Fraser University's football program, the Montreal Carabins beating the Laval Rouge et Or in a hotly-contested rivalry game, and make their picks for Week 16 in the CFL. Ple...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss Winnipeg's lopsided victory over Saskatchewan in the Banjo Bowl, the Redblacks suffering a sixth straight loss, the success of the CFL's summertime scheduling, Chad Kelly drawing comparisons to the great Doug Flutie, Orlondo Steinauer's comments on a cryptic post from Duke Williams, and make their picks for Week 15 in the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: htt...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL suspending Saskatchewan Roughriders' defensive lineman Pete Robertson one game for his headbutt on Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Zach Collaros, Tre Ford breaking a single-game CFL record, franchise quarterback Chad Kelly signing a three-year contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie speaking ho...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks winning a second straight game, Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke joining the practice roster with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being waived, the passing of longtime CFL assistant coach Rich Stubler, the start of the U Sports football season, and make their CFL picks for Week 13. Please enjoy the show and subscribe to the show on...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks finally getting their first win of the 2023 CFL season, another impressive NFL preseason performance by Nathan Rourke, the Montreal Alouettes riding a four-game winning streak, the return of Kian Schaffer-Baker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and make their picks for Week 11. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite po...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks and president Victor Cui parting ways, Nathan Rourke's viral preseason touchdown pass with the Jacksonville Jaguars, a questionable hit on Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Zach Collaros, Canadian quarterback Tre Ford's first start of the season, and make their picks straight up and against the spread for Week 11. Please...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Hamilton Tiger-Cats parting ways with offensive coordinator Tommy Condell, Bob Dyce's controversial late-game decision to kick a field goal against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Chad Kelly suffering an ankle injury, former CFL quarterback Chris Streveler being waived by the New York Jets, and Tre Ford making his first start of the season for the Edmonton El...

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss their experiences at Touchdown Atlantic, the possibility of the CFL expanding to Halifax, the Edmonton Elks making a pair of coaching changes, Bo Levi Mitchell suffering a fractured leg in Hamilton, the Saskatchewan Roughriders sticking with Mason Fine at quarterback, and make their Week 9 CFL picks. Please subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast provider...

Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss Crum-sanity sweeping the nation, the Montreal Alouettes signing defensive end Shawn Lemon, Saskatchewan Roughriders' head coach Craig Dickenson questioning a call from the team's last game, Dave Dickenson threatening change with the Calgary Stampeders, the origin of the CFL's ongoing stats woes, and Henry Burris' new coaching job in the NFL. Please...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss a potentially season-ending injury to Trevor Harris, Victor Cui giving Chris Jones a vote of confidence, the CFL's television ratings reaching a multi-year high, a number of young quarterbacks getting starts across the league, and make their Week 7 picks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Jeremiah Masoli suffering a season-ending torn Achilles, Edmonton's embarrassing late-game error against Saskatchewan, Vernon Adams Jr. bouncing back from his six-pick performance for B.C., Hamilton getting its first win of the season, and a CFL superfan setting a new world record. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the return of Ottawa Redblacks' quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, Vernon Adams Jr. throwing six picks against the Toronto Argonauts, the Calgary Stampeders signed Marken Michel following a four-year NFL stint, the Edmonton Elks trading disgruntled linebacker Kevin Francis to the Redblacks, and make their picks for Week 5 against the spread. Please enjo...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions' shocking win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, coaches on the hot seat in Edmonton and Hamilton, strong television ratings from Week 3, the CFL's ongoing problems with statistics, off-field issues for the Calgary Stampeders, and make picks against the spread for Week 4. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Hamilton Tiger-Cats' quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffering an injury, the Edmonton Elks sticking with Taylor Cornelius after getting shut out against the B.C. Lions, Janarion Grant's sensational punt return touchdown for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Chad Kelly's ascent with the Toronto Argonauts, and their picks for Week 3 of the CFL regula...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss a year-over-year drop in the CFL on TSN's TV ratings, league-wide quarterback struggles in Week 1, surprisingly high attendance in Edmonton, Randy Ambrosie's latest comments on potential expansion to Halifax, and pick the games for Week 2. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the television ratings from the CFL preseason, the drama surround Jonathan Kongbo's departure from the B.C. Lions, Kenny Lawler's suspension from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Calgary Stampeders releasing franchise left tackle Derek Dennis, and make picks for all four Week 1 games of the 2023 CFL regular season. Please enjoy the show and subs...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss injuries to Jeremiah Masoli and Chad Kelly, the upcoming preseason debuts of Trevor Harris and Cody Fajardo,  3DownNation' s CFL uniform rankings, betting lines for team win totals for the upcoming season, and commissioner Randy Ambrosie saying the league needs more swagger. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inq...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL launching a new streaming service, the Calgary Stampeders beating the Edmonton Elks in preseason action, the Toronto Argonauts unveiling new uniforms for the 2023 season, the B.C. Lions releasing veteran pass-rusher Shawn Lemon, and Saskatchewan Roughriders' quarterback Jake Dolegala being found not guilty of impaired driving. Please enjoy...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Bo Levi Mitchell and Cody Fajardo speaking to the media for the first time at training camp, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hiring veteran coaches Jeff Reinebold and Scott Milanovich, Simon Fraser University potentially reinstating their football team, the Ottawa Redblacks signing Bralon Addison following his release from the Ticats, and the CFL's new healt...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks losing $3.3 million in 2022, the passing of legendary CFL and NFL quarterback Joe Kapp, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signing kicker Sergio Castillo, the Toronto Argonauts unveiling new helmets, and Calgary Stampeders' receiver Jalen Philpot undergoing hamstring surgery. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast prov...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott go from coast to coast analyzing the draft classes of all nine CFL teams. Both reporters highlight the picks they liked, the picks they didn't like, and choose the teams they thought had the best and worst drafts overall. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3DownNation reporter John Hodge spoke to Fresno State offensive lineman Dontae Bull ahead of last week's NFL draft. With the Victoria, B.C. native potentially going first overall to the Ottawa Redblacks in Tuesday night's CFL draft, here is an exclusive look at his journey and what he hopes to achieve at the professional level. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss TSN eliminating two preseason games from its broadcast schedule, the CFL's highest-paid defensive players, which Canadian will be the first to get taken in the 2023 NFL Draft, the new Calgary arena deal that doesn't include the Stampeders, and who will be taken first in the 2023 CFL Draft. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss 3DownNation's list of the top 15 highest-paid quarterbacks in the CFL, the ongoing fight to save Simon Fraser University's football program, the B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders unveiling new uniforms, the rosters for next month's U Sports East-West Bowl, and Danny Maciocia saying he believes the CFL would work in Quebec City. Pl...