1973 Saskatchewan Roughriders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-6 20
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Final
Coach: John Payne (10-6)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1973 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1973 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses for 20 points, finishing second in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
On offense, Saskatchewan scored 360 points, best in the league. At the same time, the defense conceded 287 points. Ron Lancaster triggered the aerial attack, passing for 3,767 yards. Tom Campana led the receiving corps, hauling in 57 receptions for 910 yards. Bobby Thompson, George Reed and Rick Eber each were targeted regularly, too.
George Reed ran for a team-high 1,193 yards for the Roughriders.
Lorne Richardson snatched 7 errant tosses from the opposition.
John Payne coached the team. The 1973 Saskatchewan Roughriders lost in the Division Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 360
Regular Season Points Against: 287
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 21 at BC Lions 5 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 2, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 15 at Calgary Stampeders 23 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| August 8, 1973 | BC Lions 19 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 38 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| August 20, 1973 | Ottawa Rough Riders 12 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 18 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| August 29, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 13 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 12 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| September 3, 1973 | Edmonton Eskimos 27 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 28 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| September 9, 1973 | Calgary Stampeders 25 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 8 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| September 16, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 37 at Montreal Alouettes 20 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| September 19, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 21 at Toronto Argonauts 15 | W | 3-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| September 25, 1973 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 25 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 23 | L | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| September 30, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 13 at Edmonton Eskimos 17 | L | 3-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| October 7, 1973 | BC Lions 9 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| October 14, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 18 | L | 4-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| October 21, 1973 | Calgary Stampeders 7 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 34 | W | 5-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| October 28, 1973 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 34 | W | 6-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 10-5-0 | ||
| November 4, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 16 at Edmonton Eskimos 28 | L | 6-2-0 | 4-4-0 | 10-6-0 | ||
| November 11, 1973 | BC Lions 13 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 33 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Western Semi-Final | |
| November 18, 1973 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 23 at Edmonton Eskimos 25 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Western Final |
