3DownNation Podcast

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' stunning shutout victory over the B.C. Lions, Tre Ford leading the Edmonton Elks to their first win of the regular season, another rough night for the CFL command centre, Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke signing with the Atlanta Falcons, the passing of a legendary Edmonton Elks receiver, Dan Campbell giving props to fo...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 9 in the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Tre Ford's electric performance in the late stages of Edmonton's loss to Hamilton, Nathan Rourke getting released by the New York Giants, a questionable non-call in Toronto's win over Winnipeg, Jeremiah Masoli returning for the Ottawa Redblacks in a backup role, Ryan Reynolds recalling fond memories of watching B.C. Lions games as a child,...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 8 in the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss McLeod Bethel-Thompson ripping the CFL's schedule-makers yet again, Adam Bighill's big hit on Shea Patterson, T.J. Lee's return for the B.C. Lions, a tough week for the CFL's officials, Wally Buono pushing for expansion to the United States, and the firing of Edmonton Elks' head coach and general manager Chris Jones. Please enjoy t...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 7 in the CFL, which will feature games between the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa Redblacks, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks making even more late-game mistakes, whether or not the Winnipeg Blue Bombers still have a shot of winning the West Division, Cody Fajardo suffering an apparent hamstring injury, two rookie receivers having breakout games, Janarion Grant lighting it up with the Toronto Argonauts, and Nathan Rourke taking in B.C.'s win over the Sa...

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight up and against the spread for Week 6 in the CFL. 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 losing yet another game, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' unusually low attendance, headshots to CFL quarterbacks Dru Brown and Chris Streveler, early projections for who could win M.O.P., Ryan Dinwiddie reaffirming Chad Kelly as the Toronto Argonauts' eventual starter, and Shawn Oakman and Lucky Whitehead finding new CFL...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss Shea Patterson making his first career start for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Hamilton's bizarre decision to squib kick near the end of last week's loss to Ottawa, which 0-4 team will be the first to win, Canada winning gold at the IFAF World Junior Championships, the uncertain status of Zach Collaros in Winnipeg, and make their picks for Week 5 in the CFL...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss McLeod Bethel-Thompson ripping the CFL's leadership, Randy Ambrosie firing back at the league's outspoken kickers, Pierre Karl Péladeau's comment surrounding Montreal's stadium situation, the Saskatchewan Roughriders holding Trevor Harris out for precautionary reasons, a CFL fan looking to set a new Guinness World Record, and make their picks for We...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the most recent edition of the 3DownNation power rankings, whether or not B.C.'s recent attendance surge is sustainable, the resurgence of Bo Levi Mitchell, the Saskatchewan Roughriders starting 2-0, and Corey Mace's concerns about his team taking too many penalties.  Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Adve...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the winners and losers of Week 1 in the CFL, Sergio Castillo ripping the league's new microchipped footballs, strong television ratings to start the regular season, injuries to Brady Oliveira and Kenny Lawler, the CFL returning to CTV for the first time since 1986, and make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 2. Please enjoy th...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss what was right and what was wrong on TSN's top 50 CFL players list, the new uniforms for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks, final roster cutdowns around the league, the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts being settled out of court, the Jonas Brothers being hired to play the 110th Grey Cup halftime show, and make th...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the CFL preseason, over/under betting lines for team win totals, the B.C. Lions booking 50 Cent to play their home opener, the Toronto Argonauts signing all-star return specialist Janarion Grant, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' backup quarterback battle, and Johnny Manziel reflecting on his time in the CFL. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite po...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in preseason action, the Toronto Argonauts signing veteran CFL quarterback Nick Arbuckle, Justin McGruff suffering a torn ACL with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Montreal Alouettes adding longtime NFL defensive lineman Aaron Lynch, and Vince Magri leaving his post as Toronto's assistant...

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the recent media availability of Toronto Argonauts' general manager Mike 'Pinball' Clemons, Shawn Lemon filing an appeal on his indefinite suspension from gambling, the health of Hamilton Tiger-Cats' quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, the Edmonton Elks posting another large loss, and the retirement of Ted Laurent. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, JC Abbott discuss Toronto Argonauts' quarterback Chad Kelly being suspended for a minimum of nine games, Nathan Rourke getting claimed off waivers by the New York Giants, Emmanuel Arceneaux retiring after 11 seasons in the CFL, this year's class of inductees for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the B.C. Lions signing Vancouver native and nine-year NFL veteran Ch...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts and franchise quarterback Chad Kelly filing their defence amid an ongoing lawsuit, the aftermath of the 2024 CFL Draft, Shawn Lemon being suspended for betting on games, former CFL general manager Jo-Anne Polak joining Football Canada's board of directors, and the retirement of Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore. Please enjoy...

3DownNation reporters JC Abbott, John Hodge, and Ben Grant perform a live mock ahead of the 2024 CFL Draft. Abbott made selections on behalf of the B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Montreal Alouettes, while Hodge represented the Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Grant picked for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts, and Ottawa Redblacks. Please enjoy...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss three CFL teams violating the league's salary cap, TSN's two-game preseason broadcast schedule, Ottawa Redblacks' running back Devonte Williams suffering a torn Achilles, the upcoming NFL and CFL drafts, the retirement of Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive lineman Logan Bandy, and the CFL Players' Association joining the Canadian...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Nathan Rourke's criticism of how the CFL has handled the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly, Jack Hinsperger's potential career-ending injury, Jeremy O'Day addressing Saskatchewan's decision to place Chase Claypool on their negotiation list, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers making a massive profit, the Montreal Alouettes wearing throwback uniforms, an...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the update to the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts, Dunk's new gig on Regina radio, the retirement of perennial all-stars Chris Van Zeyl and Shawn Lemon, the latest edition of Hodge's mock draft, and Henry Burris getting a new coaching job in the college ranks. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast pr...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders adding Canadian receiver and current NFL free agent Chase Claypool to their negotiation list, Theo Benedet and Giovanni Manu posting elite numbers at UBC's pro day, Football Canada hiring former CFL executive Kevin McDonald, Touchdown Pacific selling out in record time, and the passing of legendary executive Jim Hopson...

John Hodge and JC Abbott do a deep dive on the CFL Combine in Winnipeg, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each position group and giving their overall thoughts on the event. They also discuss A.C. Leonard apparent retirement, Dave Dickenson hiring his brother in Calgary, Chris Jones feeling optimistic about a potential ownership change in Edmonton, Brendan Taman staying in a haunted ho...