Following the bye week, all six teams are in action this weekend and playoff positioning is starting to become a factor.  A couple of great rivalry games will highlight Saturday followed by the nation’s top team looking to stay undefeated.

Saskatoon Hilltops @ Regina Thunder – Saturday October 1, 7:00pm – Mosaic Stadium – WATCH HERE (Thunder broadcast) | LISTEN HERE (Saskatoon broadcast)

It’s the featured night game for “Football Day in Saskatchewan” as these two rivals battle for the second time in three weeks.  September 10th the Hilltops held on for a 20-18 victory.  The Thunder have lost two straight in a combined five points.

Passing Leaders: Jared Andreychuk – 83 of 135 for 1256 yards, 13 touchdowns* and 7 interceptions (Hilltops) – Sawyer Buettner – 141* of 209 for 1785 yards*, 9 touchdowns, 8 interceptions (Thunder)

Rushing Leaders: Logan Fischer – 90 carries for 521 yards and 6 touchdowns (Hilltops) – Victor St. Pierre-Laviolette – 90 carries for 585 yards and 6 touchdowns (Thunder)

Receiving Leaders: Sam Mike – 25 receptions for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns (Hilltops) – Kristiane Desautels – 24 receptions for 432 yards and 3 touchdowns (Thunder)

Field Goals: James Vause – 8-10, 80% (Hilltops) – Kristopher Calcutt – 7-12, 58% (Thunder)

Leading Tacklers: Cameron Schnitzler – 32 tackles (Hilltops) – Marcus Hall – 23 tackles (Thunder)

Turnovers: Hilltops – 8 interceptions, 8 fumbles lost, 2 turnover on downs (+4) – Thunder – 8 interceptions, 4 fumbles lost , 3 turnover on downs (-5)

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Edmonton Wildcats @ Edmonton Huskies – Saturday October 1, 7:00pm – Clarke Field – WATCH HERE

For the third time in five weeks the battle of Edmonton takes place, with the Huskies winning the first two meetings outscoring the Wildcats 109-41.  Through the first six games of the season the Huskies have scored 86 more points than the Wildcats.

Passing Leaders: Colton Hippe – 68 of 130 for 957 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions (Wildcats) – Brad Launhardt – 123 of 210* for 1434 yards, 8 touchdowns and 8 interceptions (Huskies)

Rushing Leaders:  Bray Josue – 43 carries for 150 yards and 1 touchdown (Wildcats) - Jimmie Airey – 86 carries for 492 yards and 5 touchdowns (Huskies)

Receiving Leaders: Luther Hakunavanhu – 18 receptions for 339 yards and 3 touchdowns (Wildcats) – Darian Grymaloski – 19 receptions for 339 yards and 1 touchdown (Huskies)

Field Goals: James Barnsley – 5-9, 55% (Wildcats) – Cole Sabourin – 9-12, 75% (Huskies)

Leading Tacklers: Jeremy Fagnan – 36 tackles (Wildcats) – Jassen Brown – 33 tackles (Huskies)

Turnovers: Wildcats – 8 interceptions, 4 fumbles lost, 7 turnover on downs (-5) – Huskies – 8 interceptions, 4 fumbles lost, 8 turnover on downs (0)

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Winnipeg Rifles @ Calgary Colts – Sunday October 2, 1:00pm – McMahon Stadium

It’s the lone meeting of the season between the Rifles and Colts.  The Rifles have won the last two meeting including a 40-30 victory in Winnipeg last season, This year the Rifles are in a must win situation to stay alive in the playoff hunt.  The Colts have been the class of the CJFL as the only undefeated team left and their defence has been simply awesome giving up just over 10 points a game.

Passing Leaders:  Jamie Ybarra Jr. – 66 of 122 for 914 yards, 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions (Rifles) – Bailey Wasdal – 86 of 135 for 1151 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions (Colts)

Rushing Leaders: MIcheal Ritchott – 93 carries* for 785 yards* and 4 touchdowns (Rifles) – Xavier Ramsay – 832 carries for 523 yards and 6 touchdowns (Colts)

Receiving Leaders: Brendan Naujoks – 16 receptions for 272 yards and 1 touchdown (Rifles) – Dylan Schrot – 25 receptions, 436 yards* and 2 touchdowns (Colts)

Field Goals: Ian Lee – 6-8, 75% (Rifles) –Stephen Fabian – 10*-15*, 66% (Colts)

Leading Tacklers: Nathan Dickson – 20 tackles (Rifles) – Colten Burr – 29 tackles (Colts)

Turnovers: 10 interceptions, 3 fumbles lost, 12 turnover on downs (-12*) – 6 interceptions, 2 fumbles lost, 1 turnover on downs (+19*)

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