Elks end long losing skid with 42-31 road win over Roughriders

REGINA — It took eight games but the Edmonton Elks are finally in the win column after a 42-31 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday.
The Elks entered the CFL contest with an 0-7 record but used a strong rushing attack to beat the Riders, who are now 5-3. It was the first regular-season win for the Elks since Sept. 15, 2023, when they beat Saskatchewan 36-27. The victory ended an 11-game regular-season losing streak for the Elks, who dropped their final four games of 2023.