3DownNation Podcast

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott (for the first part of the show, anyway) discuss the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders advancing in the CFL playoffs, the issues facing the Ottawa Redblacks and B.C. Lions, the finalists for this year's league awards, the Edmonton Elks hiring Chris Morris as their new president, the Calgary Stampeders shaking up their coaching staff, and CFL...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Randy Ambrosie's impending departure from his position as CFL commissioner, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers clinching first place in the West Division on a shocking walk-off field goal, Jake Julien's game-winning rouge for the Edmonton Elks, updated Grey Cups odds, CFL attendance slightly increasing, and preview this weekend's East and West Semi...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight up and against the spread for Week 21 in the CFL, including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa Redblacks (-2), Toronto Argonauts at Edmonton Elks (-1.5), Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes (+7), and Calgary Stampeders at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3.5). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inq...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Vernon Adams Jr. lighting it up with the B.C. Lions, the Toronto Argonauts clinching second in the East Division, the Ottawa Redblacks mounting an impressive comeback, Bo Levi Mitchell reigniting the debate for Most Outstanding Player, OUA playoff matchups, and the Montreal Alouettes slumping at the wrong time. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on y...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight up and against the spread for Week 20 in the CFL, including the Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-2.5), Ottawa Redblacks at Toronto Argonauts (-3.5), and Montreal Alouettes at B.C. Lions (+1.5). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders still battling for first in the West Division, the B.C. Lions making a quarterback change, Toronto punching its playoff ticket, the Calgary Stampeders signing longtime NFL quarterback P.J. Walker, three crazy games in U Sports, and McLeod Bethel-Thompson being fined for a third time this season. P...

John Hodge and JC Abbott take you through the entire slate of Week 19 action in the CFL, featuring the Toronto Argonauts at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-3.5), Edmonton Elks at Calgary Stampeders (-1), B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders (+1), and Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes (-4.5). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions clinching playoff berths, the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders being eliminated, Brady Oliveira and Rolan Milligan Jr. having statement performances in the M.O.P. race, another stellar game for the Panda Game in Ottawa, Deontai Williams being suspended for one game, and a rare CFL deadline trade. Please...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott take you through the entire slate, featuring the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+4.5), Calgary Stampeders at B.C. Lions (-7.5) and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Edmonton Elks (+2.5). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Deontai Williams dropping Kalil Pimpleton on his head, the ongoing race for second place in the East Division, whether or not the Hamilton Tiger-Cats can earn the crossover to the West Division, Brady Oliveira and Bo Levi Mitchell pushing for M.O.P., Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke continuing to light it up for the University of Indiana, and Henoc...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 17 in the CFL season, featuring the Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-4.5), Hamilton Tiger-Cats at B.C. Lions (-7), Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3), and Montreal Alouettes at Toronto Argonauts (+2). Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertisi...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders finally ending their winless skid, the Calgary Stampeders breaking down, Brady Oliveira's push for Most Outstanding Player, Hall of Fame fullback Neil Lumsden donating his brain to concussion research, whether or not Tre Ford should remain the starting quarterback in Edmonton, and whether or not the Hamilton Tiger-Cats...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 16 in the CFL, featuring the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders at Calgary Stampeders, Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks. Please subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions and their quarterback controversy, Dave Dickenson's challenges serving as the head coach and GM in Calgary, poor television ratings on CTV, a rivalry-filled upcoming Week 16 slate, Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke dicing up UCLA, Adarius Pickett's season-ending injury, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signing three quarterbacks, and...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 15 in the Canadian Football League as the Toronto Argonauts visit the B.C. Lions, the Ottawa Redblacks visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the Montreal Alouettes visit the Calgary Stampeders. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss Miles Brown's low hit on Chris Streveler, the race for the top spot in the West Division, potential upgrades coming to Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, whether or not the Hamilton Tiger-Cats can make the playoffs, Chad Kelly and Logan Bonner throwing a litany of interceptions, Laval's upset over the Montreal Carabins, and bids for the 2026 Grey Cup. Please...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 14 in the Canadian Football League as the Montreal Alouettes are 3.5-point favourites over the B.C. Lions, the Ottawa Redblacks are slight home favourites against the Toronto Argonauts, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are short underdogs to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Banjo Bowl, and the Edmonton Elks are slight home favourites to the Calgary St...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Nathan Rourke blowing off his halftime interview with TSN, Miles Brown's headshot on Zach Collaros, whether or not the Calgary Stampeders should bench Jake Maier, the B.C. Lions bringing back Mathieu Betts, the Montreal Alouettes clinching a spot in the postseason, and whether or not the Edmonton Elks can still make the playoffs. Advertising Inqui...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 13 in the Canadian Football League, including the Touchdown Pacific game between Ottawa and B.C. and the traditional Labour Day Classic matchups between Winnipeg and Saskatchewan, Toronto and Hamilton, and Edmonton and Calgary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the ongoing rouge debate, Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke still struggling to find his old form with B.C., former CFL award-winner Mathieu Betts being released by the Detroit Lions, favourites to win the Hec Crighton Trophy, Austin Mack signing a four-year extension with the Alouettes, and the upcoming slate of Labour Day Classics. Advertising Inqu...

Justin Dunk and JC Abbott analyze Canadian QB Nathan Rourke's return to the B.C. Lions, Chad Kelly's reinstatement, Larry Thompson buying the Edmonton Elks, renewed guidelines for the CFL command centre, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hiring Chris Jones and Austin Mack rejoining the Montreal Alouettes plus other notable news around the three-down league. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 11 in the CFL as the Calgary Stampeders are favourites over the Ottawa Redblacks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are short home underdogs to the Montreal Alouettes, the Edmonton Elks are short road favourites against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the B.C. Lions are short home favourites against the Winnipeg Blue Bom...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL command centre controversy from Week 10's tie between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks, Nathan Rourke being released by the Atlanta Falcons, several CFL quarterbacks possibly returning for Week 11 including Trevor Harris and Cody Fajardo, front-runners for year-end league awards, executive director Brian Ramsay departing t...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 10 in the Canadian Football League, including the second half of two home-and-home series, the Saskatchewan Roughriders heading to the nation's capital, and Jake Dolegala likely making his first start as a member of the B.C. Lions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wilfrid Laurier University QB Taylor Elgersma details how he started playing football in Grade 10, his fast rise as a prospect at football's most important position, his connection with Edmonton Elks star Tre Ford, how Canadian quarterbacks can earn respect, and striving towards a professional career in the NFL or CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...