Roughriders Face Alouettes In Thanksgiving CFL Matchup

The Saskatchewan Roughriders visit the Montreal Alouettes at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Monday, October 12, 2026, for a CFL Thanksgiving matchup featuring an 8-7 Saskatchewan team seeking a turnaround against 12-3 Montreal, which has secured the East Division title.

According to Riderville, quarterback Trevor Harris enters the game with 3,478 completions and is 33 completions away from tying Bo Levi Mitchell for seventh on the CFL all-time list. The Roughriders carry a three-game losing streak after starting the season 6-2.

Harris reflected on his personal motivations before facing Montreal with family members present.

"My Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, is always first and foremost. Without Him, I’m nothing. Who I am today, it’s because of my faith, my family, my mom and dad, my four kids," said Trevor Harris, quarterback.

Harris also addressed his responsibility as Saskatchewan’s quarterback after the recent losses.

"You know how I feel about being the quarterback of this franchise in this province," said Trevor Harris, quarterback.

"It’s something I never take for granted. I never take it lightly. Every single day I wake up, I want to make this province proud.

That’s what’s bugging me so much right now. We’re not doing what we need to do on the football field to give them the product we deserve. We’re going to keep busting our butts for that.

I hope here in a couple of weeks that Rider Nation can look on the field and say they’re proud of this team as well and be thankful for this team," said Trevor Harris, quarterback.

CFL.ca reported Saskatchewan will face Montreal after the Alouettes defeated Winnipeg 37-10 to clinch the East Division. The matchup is a rematch of the previous Grey Cup meeting.

According to CFL.ca, Montreal’s offence is led by quarterback Davis Alexander and receiver Tyson Philpot, while Saskatchewan will welcome back defensive back Tevaughn Campbell after an injury absence.

"They are doing good. You just have to limit the explosions. I know Philpot is a great deep threat.

He has great ball judgment. He goes up and gets it. You just have to limit that," said Tevaughn Campbell, defensive back.

"Limit Davis’ pocket — don’t let him get out of the pocket and extend plays — I think you have a good chance and shot at shutting them down. Nonetheless, they are great players and great players make great plays regardless," said Tevaughn Campbell, defensive back.

The Roughriders also added kicker Brett Lauther and traded for defensive lineman Julian Howsare, who is set to debut for Montreal after recording 32 defensive tackles and four sacks in 15 games this season, according to 3DownNation.

"You can’t ask for anything different. We have to find a way to play better football and to do it against an opponent who has been a winning organization for the last few years, that’s not a better challenge," said Corey Mace, head coach.

"I think for us, if we are able to go out there and do what we are supposed to do versus a really good football team, I think it’s perfect for us as we push forward through the rest of the season in trying to find again who we are," said Corey Mace, head coach.

Other Saskatchewan players also discussed their appreciation during the Thanksgiving game period.

"I’m really thankful for my family and friends. They’re the most important to me.

I’m really thankful for this team and this coaching staff. The opportunity to come to work here every day is unbelievable and I don’t take it for granted," said Jack Coan, quarterback.

"Be the person to make that play. We have to stop waiting around for someone to make the play. You be the person to make the play," said A.J. Ouellette, running back.