3DownNation Podcast

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss all the latest from Grey Cup week in Hamilton, including Chad Kelly claiming he suffered a concussion during the East Final, Randy Ambrosie's State of the League address, Winnipeg Blue Bombers' general manager Kyle Walters still not having a contract for 2024, this weekend's U Sports Bowl games, and make their picks for the 110th Grey Cup....

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Montreal Alouettes and B.C. Lions advancing to the next round of the CFL playoffs, what the Hamilton Tiger-Cats could do with franchise quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, the Calgary Stampeders' pending free agent list, the league's all-star and awards lists, the Toronto Argonauts' setting a six-year attendance high, and make their picks fo...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's upcoming East and West Semi-Finals, the Ottawa Redblacks' free agent list, the league's divisional awards, Henry Burris campaigning to be the next head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, this weekend's U Sports playoffs, and Neil Lumsden saying he's not interested in becoming the next president of the Edmonton Elks. P...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders signing general manager Jeremy O'Day to a three-year contract extension, the Calgary Stampeders embarrassing the B.C. Lions this past weekend, Brady Oliveira getting Winnipeg's Most Outstanding Player nomination over Zach Collaros, the Riders' pending free agent list, and make their picks for Week 21 in the CFL...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders continuing their turtle derby for the last playoff spot in the West Division, flag football being approved for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke being promoted to the active roster with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Edmonton Elks' pending free agent list, and make thei...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Winnipeg's win over B.C. and how it has affected the race for Most Outstanding Player, Ottawa and Edmonton being eliminated from playoff contention, Saskatchewan and Calgary's turtle derby for the CFL's final postseason spot, Bo Levi Mitchell's short but impressive return for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Shawn Lemon becoming the thirte...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the passing of legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders' running back George Reed, Jeshrun Antwi's viral onside punt, Montreal and Hamilton punching their tickets to the postseason, which teams could earn the last available playoff spot, Green Day being announced as this year's Grey Cup halftime show, and make their picks for Week 18 in the CFL....

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...