Roughriders receiver Samuel Emilus catches the football for a touchdown as Redblacks defensive back Adrian Frye defends during the first half of CFL football action.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders won the CFL’s first game of the 2025 season, but it was a costly 31-26 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks.

The Roughriders lost four starters to injury, including three in the first 17 minutes of Thursday’s game.