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    "title": "SEMI-FINAL SATURDAY HEADS TO TORONTO AND BC",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-24 18:09:20",
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    "subtitle": "Back-to-back postseason matchups on October 31 begin at 1 p.m. ET",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/98bae6e8-17fa-440f-a2ef-825cb7a87b3e/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-98bae6e8-17fa-440f-a2ef-825cb7a87b3e\"\n                data-id=\"98bae6e8-17fa-440f-a2ef-825cb7a87b3e\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/98bae6e8-17fa-440f-a2ef-825cb7a87b3e/-/inline/no/Semi+Cover.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/98bae6e8-17fa-440f-a2ef-825cb7a87b3e/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>TORONTO (October 24, 2026)</strong> &ndash; The Canadian Football League&rsquo;s (CFL) Division Semi-Final matchups are set.</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Eastern Semi-Final | October 31 | 1 p.m. ET | WPG at TOR</span></li><li><span>Western Semi-Final | October 31 | 4:30 p.m. ET | SSK at BC</span></li></ul><p>The Eastern Final will kick off in Montreal at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 7, followed by the Western Final in Edmonton, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.</p><p>Competing teams manage media accreditation during the Grey Cup Playoffs. Participation may be subject to CFL approval.</p><p><strong>POSTSEASON RECORDS &ndash; 113</strong><sup><strong>TH</strong></sup><strong> GREY CUP PLAYOFFS</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Montreal | 42-37 (.532)</span></li><li><span>Toronto | 47-39-1 (.546)</span></li><li><span>Edmonton | 60-47 (.561)</span></li><li><span>BC | 24-37 (.393)</span></li><li><span>Winnipeg | 68-53-2 (.561)</span></li><li><span>Saskatchewan | 46-54-2 (.461)</span></li></ul><p><strong>EASTERN SEMI-FINAL<br>\u200b</strong>Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts <br>\u200bBMO Field <br>\u200bSaturday, October 31 at 1 p.m. ET/Noon CT<br>\u200bCanadian broadcast: TSN1, TSN4, CTV and RDS <br>\u200bUS/International broadcast: CFL+<br>\u200b<a href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.ca/2026-eastern-semi-final-toronto-argonauts-toronto-ontario-10-31-2026/event/1000653CA2566020?CAMEFROM=CFC_ARGOS_WEB_WEB_2026PLAYOFFS\">Purchase tickets</a></p><p><strong>NEED TO KNOW</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Toronto is hosting a playoff game for the fifth time in six seasons.</span></li><li><span>The teams have split their two postseason meetings (2006-07).</span></li><li><span>Toronto owns a 33-17-1 (.657) playoff record at home.</span></li><li><span>Winnipeg has made the playoffs in ten straight seasons. The Blue Bombers are 24-34 (.414) as the visiting team in the postseason.</span></li><li><span>Winnipeg has crossed over to the East for the second year in a row.</span></li><li><span>The teams split the season series.</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Week 6 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6610\">TOR 21 &ndash; WPG 30</a></span></li><li><span>Week 17 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6652\">TOR 30 &ndash; WPG 28</a></span></li></ul></li><li><span>Head Coaches&rsquo; playoff records:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Mike O&rsquo;Shea (7-4)</span></li><li><span>Mike Miller (0-0)</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Projected QBs&rsquo; playoff records:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Zach Collaros (7-2)</span></li><li><span>Chad Kelly (2-1)</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Season series totals:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>WPG | Brady Oliveira | 35 touches, 203 yards from scrimmage.</span></li><li><span>WPG | Major Williams | 10 defensive tackles, one tackle for a loss, three pass knockdowns.</span></li><li><span>TOR | Kelly | 68.7 completion percentage, 610 passing yards, four TDs, two interceptions.</span></li><li><span>TOR | Damonte Coxie | 13 receptions | 227 receiving yards | 17.5 yards per catch.</span></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>WESTERN SEMI-FINAL<br>\u200b</strong>Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions<br>\u200bSave-On-Foods Field at BC Place<br>\u200bSaturday, October 31 at 4:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. MT/1:30 p.m. PT<br>\u200bCanadian broadcast: TSN1, TSN4, and RDS <br>\u200bUS/International broadcast: CFL+<br>\u200b<a href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.ca/western-semifinal-grey-cup-playoffs-vancouver-british-columbia-10-31-2026/event/11006548A107806B\">Purchase tickets</a></p><p><strong>NEED TO KNOW</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>BC has reached the playoffs for the fifth straight season. The Lions are playoff hosts for the second consecutive year.</span></li><li><span>Saskatchewan is 7-5 in the teams&rsquo; playoff meetings since 1963, including a 24-21 victory in the 2025 Western Final.</span></li><li><span>BC owns a 13-9 (.591) playoff record at home.</span></li><li><span>Saskatchewan has made the playoffs in three straight seasons. The Roughriders are 21-36-1 (.371) as the visiting team in the postseason.</span></li><li><span>BC won the season series.</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Week 2 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6596\">BC 27 &ndash; SSK 31</a></span></li><li><span>Week 12 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6636\">SSK 16 &ndash; BC 30</a></span></li><li><span>Week 17 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6653\">SSK 24 &ndash; BC 31</a></span></li></ul></li><li><span>Head Coaches&rsquo; playoff records:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Corey Mace (2-1)</span></li><li><span>Buck Pierce (1-1)</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Projected QBs&rsquo; playoff records:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Trevor Harris (5-5)</span></li><li><span>Nathan Rourke (2-2)</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Season series totals:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>SSK | Harris | 75.7 completion percentage, 1,070 passing yards, five TDs, two interceptions.</span></li><li><span>SSK | KeeSean Johnson | 24 catches, 329 receiving yards, 13.7 yards per catch.</span></li><li><span>BC | Rourke | 73.1 completion percentage, 1,060 passing yards, seven TDs (six pass, one rush), nine carries, 115 rushing yards, one interception.</span></li><li><span>BC | Jevon Cottoy | 19 catches, 257 receiving yards, two TDs, 13.5 yards per catch.</span></li></ul></li></ul><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-62980827-47da-494b-88b7-5a1ee158068e\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Lucas Barrett</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Associate Vice-President, Communications &amp; Public Affairs, Canadian Football League</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:lbarrett@cfl.ca\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"lbarrett@cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>lbarrett@cfl.ca</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:416.802.7852\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"416.802.7852\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>416.802.7852</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/LucasBarrett9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@LucasBarrett9\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@LucasBarrett9</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"http://www.cfl.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"cfl.ca\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>cfl.ca</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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