The 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders season was the 66th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL). It was the club's 115th year overall, and its 108th season of play. The Roughriders qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2021 following their week 18 win over the Edmonton Elks. However, the team lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West Final.
The 2024 CFL season was the fifth season under general manager Jeremy O'Day, following his extension announcement on October 23, 2023. This was the first season under head coach, Corey Mace, after the team's previous head coach, Craig Dickenson, did not have his contract renewed.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders drew an average home attendance of 27,684 in 2024.
Offseason CFL global draft The 2024 CFL global draft took place on April 30, 2024. The Roughriders had two picks in the draft, selecting third in each round.
Round Pick Player Position Club/School Nationality 1 3 Tyrone Taleni DL Southern California 2 12 Jordy Sandy P Texas Christian
CFL national draft The 2024 CFL draft took place on April 30, 2024. The Roughriders had eight selections in the eight-round draft. Not including traded picks, the team selected third in each round of the draft after finishing third-last in the 2023 league standings.
Round Pick Player Position University Team Hometown 1 3 Kyle Hergel OL Boston College Toronto, ON 2 12 Nick Wiebe LB Saskatchewan Calgary, AB 3 23 Dhel Duncan-Busby WR Bemidji State Madison, OH 4 32 Melique Straker LB Arkansas State Brampton, ON 5 41 Daniel Johnson OL Purdue London, ON 6 50 D'Sean Mimbs WR Regina Regina, SK 7 59 Ajou Ajou WR South Florida Brooks, AB 8 68 Richard Aduboffour DB Western Ontario Toronto, ON
Preseason Week Game Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary Score Record A1 Mon, May 20 2:00 p.m. CST vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 25–12 1–0 CFL+ Mosaic Stadium N/A Recap B2 Sat, May 25 2:00 p.m. CST at Edmonton Elks W 28–27 2–0 CFL+ Commonwealth Stadium N/A Recap C Bye
Games played with white uniforms.
Regular season Standings
Schedule Week Game Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary Score Record 11 Sat, June 8 2:00 p.m. CST at Edmonton Elks W 29–21 1–0 TSN/CBSSN Commonwealth Stadium 20,681 Recap 22 Sun, June 16 5:00 p.m. CST at Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 33–30 2–0 TSN/CBSSN Tim Hortons Field 22,313 Recap 33 Sun, June 23 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats W 36–20 3–0 TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 24,875 Recap 4 Bye 5ǁ 4 ǁ Thu, July 4 7:00 p.m. CST vs. Toronto Argonauts W 30–23 4–0 TSN Mosaic Stadium 23,923 Recap 65 Sat, July 13 5:00 p.m. CST at BC Lions L 20–35 4–1 TSN/CBSSN BC Place 30,803 Recap 76 Fri, July 19 7:30 p.m. CST vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers W 19–9 5–1 TSN Mosaic Stadium 29,649 Recap 87 Thu, July 25 5:30 p.m. CST at Montreal Alouettes L 16–20 5–2 TSN/RDS Molson Stadium 19,653 Recap 98 Sat, Aug 3 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Edmonton Elks L 31–42 5–3 TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 29,655 Recap 109 Thu, Aug 8 5:30 p.m. CST at Ottawa Redblacks T 22–22 (2OT) 5–3–1 TSN/RDS TD Place Stadium 17,180 Recap 1110 Fri, Aug 16 7:00 p.m. CST vs. Montreal Alouettes L 24–27 5–4–1 TSN/RDS/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 28,123 Recap 1211 Thu, Aug 22 5:30 p.m. CST at Toronto Argonauts L 19–20 5–5–1 TSN/RDS BMO Field 19,327 Recap 13ǁ 12 ǁ Sun, Sep 1 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 33–35 5–6–1 TSN/CBSSN Mosaic Stadium 33,861 Recap 1413 Sat, Sept 7 1:00 p.m. CST at Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 21–26 5–7–1 CTV Princess Auto Stadium 32,343 Recap 15 Bye 1614 Fri, Sept 20 7:30 p.m. CST at Calgary Stampeders W 37–29 6–7–1 TSN McMahon Stadium 24,240 Recap 1715 Sat, Sep 28 1:00 p.m. CST vs. Ottawa Redblacks W 29–16 7–7–1 CTV Mosaic Stadium 27,676 Recap 1816 Sat, Oct 5 5:00 p.m. CST at Edmonton Elks W 28–24 8–7–1 TSN Commonwealth Stadium 24,317 Recap 1917 Sat, Oct 12 5:00 p.m. CST vs. BC Lions W 39–8 9–7–1 TSN Mosaic Stadium 28,683 Recap 20 Bye 2118 Sat, Oct 26 5:00 p.m. CST vs. Calgary Stampeders L 12–27 9–8–1 TSN Mosaic Stadium 22,709 Recap
Notes Week 1 vs Edmonton was originally scheduled for 5:00 pm CST but was pushed up to 2:00 pm CST to avoid conflict with game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final involving the Edmonton Oilers at 6:00 pm CST.
Games played with primary home uniforms. Games played with white uniforms. Games played with retro alternate uniforms. Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms.
Post-season Schedule Game Date Kickoff Opponent Results TV Venue Attendance Summary Score RecordWest Semi-Final Sat, Nov 2 4:30 p.m. CST vs. BC Lions W 28–19 1–0 TSN/RDS Mosaic Stadium 26,125 RecapWest Final Sat, Nov 9 5:30 p.m. CST at Winnipeg Blue Bombers L 22–38 1–1 TSN/RDS Princess Auto Stadium 32,343 Recap
Games played with obsidian alternate uniforms. Games played with white uniforms.
Roster 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders final roster Quarterbacks
Running backs
Receivers
Offensive linemen G/T G/C/T G/C C G/C T
Defensive linemen DE DT DE DE DT DT/DE DE DT Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams LS K P
Practice roster DE DB P T G/T FB G C LB FB LB Injured list SB DE WR RB G DT DB T RB SB DE WR LB DB T WR LB DB G Suspended list G T T G WR Italics indicate American player • Bold indicates Globel player
Coaching staff Saskatchewan Roughriders staff Front office President and CEO – Craig Reynolds General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations – Jeremy O'Day Assistant General Manager – Paul Jones Assistant General Manager – Kyle Carson Director of Football Operations – Jordan Greenly Head Athletic Therapist – Greg Mayer Manager of Equipment – Gordon Gilroy
Head Coaches Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator – Corey Mace
Offensive coaches Offensive Coordinator – Marc Mueller Offensive Line – Edwin Harrison Receivers – Marquay McDaniel Running Backs – Anthony Vitale Defensive coaches Pass Game Coordinator and Defensive Backs – Josh Bell Defensive Line – Phillip Daniels Run Game Coordinator and Linebackers – J. C. Sherritt Defensive Assistant – Jordan Linnen
Special teams coaches Special Teams Coordinator – Kent Maugeri Special Teams Assistant – Jeff Higgins
Strength and conditioning Head of Strength and Conditioning – Dan Farthing
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