3DownNation Podcast

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts being eliminated from postseason contention, who will finish second in the West Division as the B.C. Lions surge, whether Bo Levi Mitchell or Nathan Rourke will win Most Outstanding Player, Chad Kelly (essentially) being ruled out for the rest of the year, two former U Sports players starting in the NFL, and...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 18 in the Canadian Football League when the Saskatchewan Roughriders visit the Ottawa Redblacks (+3), Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Toronto Argonauts (+1.5), and Calgary Stampeders visit the B.C. Lions (-3.5). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O...

Canadian offensive lineman Theo Benedet started his first NFL game on Sunday, September 28 with the Chicago Bears at right tackle. He switched to left tackle in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders and matched up against All-Pro Maxx Crosby on a number of snaps in a 25-24 win. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge, JC Abbott, and Justin Dunk (who joined partway through the show) discuss the reaction from across the country to the CFL's rule changes, playoff races heating up in the East and West Divisions, the Calgary Stampeders trading for Lorenzo Mauldin IV, the return of Davis Alexander, the CFL receiving expansion interest from domestic and international suitors, Cody Fajardo wanting a new...

U Sports CEO Pierre Arsenault joins Justin Dunk to share his perspective on the CFL's significant changes to the three-down game and what it means for student-athletes who play football in Canada. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott break down the CFL's significant changes to three-down game. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk interviews CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston one-on-one about the league's rule changes for 2026 and 2027 and why they were made. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 16 in the CFL straight-up and against the spread. Montreal at Toronto Calgary at B.C. Winnipeg at Ottawa Edmonton at Hamilton  #CFL #CFLPicks #Lines #Betting #Odds #Picks #Canadian #Football #BCLions #Redblacks #Ticats #MontreALS #Riders #Bombers #Stamps #Elks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the legacy of late Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia, Ryan Dinwiddie's emphatic celebration at the end of Toronto's win over Edmonton, an update on the CFL's playoff race, MLSE's new marketing deal between the Argonauts and Buffalo Bills, Kerfalla Exumé struggling against Tyson Philpot, C.J. Reavis expressing his frustrati...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 15 in the CFL straight-up and against the spread. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Ottawa Redblacks will visit the B.C. Lions, the Edmonton Elks will visit the Toronto Argonauts, and the Montreal Alouettes will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. #CFL #CFLPicks #Lines #Betting #Odds #Picks #Canadian #Football #BCLi...

In a special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, men's national team head coach Paul LaPolice explains Canada's approach to the 2025 IFAF Americas Flag Football Continental Championship tournament. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Saskatchewan's hit that knocked Zach Collaros out of the Banjo Bowl, Hamilton pulling away in the East Division with a win over Montreal, Chad Kelly's likely return for the Toronto Argonauts, B.C.'s struggles on defence, Dustin Crum's remarkable comeback for Ottawa, and a couple of big U Sports wins. Please enjoy the show and subscribe...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 14 in the CFL straight-up and against the spread. The B.C. Lions will visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday before "Super Saturday," which will see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Montreal Alouettes, the Saskatchewan Roughriders visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and the Calgary Stampeders visit the Edmonton Elks. #CFL #CFLPicks #Lines #Bet...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott react to the three Labour Day Classics from the weekend, which teams could bid for the 2027 Grey Cup, two wild finishes in U Sports, what's next for Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma, the Hamilton Hurricanes hosting the first-ever Ted Goveia Bowl, Ajou Ajou returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Adam Bighill making his Calgary Stampeders debut, and the Winn...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 13 in the Canadian Football League. It's Labour Day Weekend, baby! #Riders #Bombers #Elks #Stamps #Ticats #Argos #CFL #Canadian #Football #Lines #Betting #Picks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Calgary Stampeders completing the season sweep of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Edmonton Elks suddenly getting back in the playoff hunt, Nick Arbuckle potentially emerging as a candidate for Most Outstanding Player, the CFL's playoff format, the start of the U Sports season, and how NFL cuts could affect Canadians and former CFL players. Plea...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 12 in the Canadian Football League. Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes (+5.5) Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks (+2.5) B.C. Lions at Toronto Argonauts (+3) Saskatchewan Roughriders at Calgary Stampeders (+1) #CFL #Canadian #Football #Picks #Winnipeg #Bombers #Montreal #Alouettes #Elks #Edmonton #Ottawa #...

In this bonus episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, Justin Dunk interviews Waterloo native Callum Wither as he returns home to lead Wilfrid Laurier in 2025 as the Golden Hawks starting quarterback. He spent three years at Ohio University, including two behind fellow Canadian QB Kurtis Rourke, and takes over for Taylor Elgersma, who won the Hec Crighton Trophy last year. Advertising Inquiries: https:...

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...