John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 1 in the Canadian Football League.

Thursday, June 5: Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3)

Friday, June 6: Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-4)

Saturday, June 7: Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Calgary Stampeders (-1)

Saturday, June 7: Edmonton Elks at B.C. Lions (-5.5)

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the notable casualties from CFL cutdown day, breakout candidates for the 2025 season, 3DownNation's power rankings for Week 1, Chad Kelly being cleared to practice, and the B.C. Lions surpassing 50,000 ticket sales for their home opener against the Edmonton Elks.

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Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signing Zach Collaros to a contract extension, Montreal banning the use of air horns at games, Saskatchewan's injuries along the interior of the offensive line, William Stanback being bullish on the East Division, Taylor Elgersma standing out at Green Bay's charity softball game, and react to Saturday's four CFL preseason games.

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss P.J. Walker's preseason debut with the Calgary Stampeders, Matt Dunigan not returning to the CFL on TSN, the B.C. Lions (sort of) making a profit on their concert kickoff series, the NFL's approval of players participating in the Summer Olympics, and serious injuries to Ottawa receiver Nick Mardner and Saskatchewan offensive lineman Sean McEwen.

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John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Green Bay Packers signing Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma, Zach Collaros being suspended for the first game of the CFL season, TSN's preseason broadcast schedule, the first wave of training camp cuts across the CFL, Kalil Pimpleton and Mark Korte signing long-term contract extensions, the B.C. Lions getting Snoop Dogg for their home opener, and Chad Kelly being '50-50' to start the season.

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott take a look at one pressing question for each CFL team ahead of training camp.

Can Nathan Rourke get back to his form from 2022? How quickly can Edmonton's high-priced free-agent additions gel? Has Ottawa done enough to fix its secondary? Will A.J. Ouellette's weight loss help him get back to 1,000 yards? Does Winnipeg have enough ratio flexibility?

We try to answer these questions and more.

John Hodge and JC Abbott go from coast to coast breaking down the best and worst of each team's class in the 2025 CFL Draft.

Also, JC makes good on his promise to eat a raw onion on camera.

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Stewart Johnston's introductory press conference as the new commissioner of the CFL, how many Canadian players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which positions are strongest in the 2025 CFL Draft, Bo Levi Mitchell's thoughts on retirement, and the Montreal Alouettes predicting a big season for their receivers.

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