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Recap - Roughriders Defeat Calgary 29-24

Zach Collaros led the way with 352 passing yards on Saturday as the Roughriders picked up a 29-24 victory over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium.

Saskatchewan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +9.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 49.5.

Zach Collaros completed 24 of 35 pass attempts for 352 yards and 0 TDs for the Roughriders in the win.

Don Jackson rushed for 52 yards for Calgary, while Bo Levi Mitchell added 2 yards. Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 221 yards for the Stampeders, while receivers Markeith Ambles and Eric Rogers had 84 and 74 yards respectively.

Saskatchewan outgained Calgary 492-274 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 30-20 by the Roughriders.

Saskatchewan led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:40-25:20 split in that important category.

Next game, Saskatchewan takes its act home to face British Columbia looking for another win. For Calgary, they head on the road to face Winnipeg.