Unfortunately, from early on the game just didn’t feel like ours. The Toronto Argonauts lost 27-19 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and if I’m being blunt, this season has finally slipped out of reach. But even in the defeat, I saw moments that reminded me why I keep watching.
How It Went Down
Saskatchewan came out sharp and stayed sharp. They didn’t just beat us; they controlled phases, made adjustments, and made Toronto look reactive rather than proactive.
- The Riders posted 12 wins this year and locked in first place in the West with this victory.
- Their offense had answers for nearly everything Toronto tried. When the Argos threatened, the Roughriders stiffened and held them off.
- Toronto put together a few decent drives, but too many stalled in the red zone or ended in turnovers or punts.
- Defensively, we gave up chunk plays. The Riders found seams in coverage and exploited them.
- The turning point felt like the third quarter: Saskatchewan stretched their lead, and despite the Argos fighting back, the gap grew too wide.
By the fourth, it felt like a closing chapter. The Argos couldn’t quite get traction when it mattered most.
This Season Has Not Been Kind
Let me just say it: we are out of playoff contention. That moment came earlier — this loss was just the confirmation.
Here’s where we stand now:
- The Argos finished the year 5–12, in 3rd place in the East, and did not qualify for the postseason.
- Their record, combined with the strength of the rest of the East, made it impossible to catch up.
- Even if they had won out (which they didn’t), losses earlier in the season made the margin insurmountable.
So yes, hope for 2025 is gone. But hope for 2026? That’s still alive, unless we let it die.
Why I Still Care
Because I’ve seen us underdogs become champions, I’ve seen seasons that started ugly turn into memorable runs. And because being a fan means staying in it even when things look bleak.
- There were bright moments this season: flashes of offense, defensive stops, young players showing grit.
- Games that felt close, games with potential. The margin between win and loss was thinner than we wanted sometimes.
- Fans showed up. I felt our sideline roar and our colours on display. That loyalty means something, even when the scoreboard hurts.
- Now, there’s a clearer view of what needs to change: roster depth, consistency, game-day adjustments, and mental toughness in key moments.
What Must Improve If We Want a Bounce Back
- Cut down on mistakes AND penalties. Too many drives died because we couldn’t hold ourselves together.
- The offensive line must protect better and open space. Our QBs need time.
- The defense must be more disciplined and not give up easy third downs or big passes.
- Coaching adjustments: read the opponent, shift schemes midgame, don’t let one side get comfortable.
- Invest in depth. Injuries, fatigue, players off nights, these all expose how thin we are.
It stung watching that game. It stung more knowing this might be the last time I see some players in Argos blue on the field. But I left the stadium feeling a little defiant. Because even seasons that end badly teach us lessons. Because next year is waiting. Because fandom is stubborn.
So yeah, this year is done. But I’ll be back. We’ll regroup, rebuild, and try again.
And hey, at least there’s the Blue Jays keeping something exciting in Toronto!!!
👏 Go Jays Go! 👏
