1985 Saskatchewan Roughriders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 5-11 10
Finishing 4th in the CFL's West Division
Coach: Jack Gotta (5-11)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1985 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1985 season with a record of 5 wins and 11 losses for 10 points, finishing fourth in the CFL's West Division.
The Roughriders scored 320 points, but the shaky defensive squad allowed 462, most in the circuit. Joe Paopao triggered the aerial attack, passing for 3,420 yards. Craig Ellis led pass catchers, hauling in 102 receptions, while Ray Elgaard contributed 1,193 receiving yards.
Craig Ellis ran for a team-high 569 yards for Saskatchewan.
Fran McDermott intercepted 6 errant tosses from the opposition. Rick Mohr topped the defensive unit with 10 quarterback sacks.
Jack Gotta coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 320
Regular Season Points Against: 462
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 1985 | Ottawa Rough Riders 22 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 46 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| July 12, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 25 at Toronto Argonauts 29 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| July 19, 1985 | Montreal Concordes 21 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 12 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 3, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 30 at Calgary Stampeders 17 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| August 10, 1985 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 33 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| August 15, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 4 at Ottawa Rough Riders 17 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| August 23, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 42 at Edmonton Eskimos 34 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| September 1, 1985 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 18 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 10 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| September 8, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 12 at Montreal Concordes 33 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| September 15, 1985 | Edmonton Eskimos 27 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 15 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| September 22, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 3 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 49 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-7-0 | ||
| September 28, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 9 at BC Lions 33 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 4-8-0 | ||
| October 4, 1985 | Calgary Stampeders 10 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 21 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 5-8-0 | ||
| October 14, 1985 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 51 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-6-0 | 5-9-0 | ||
| October 20, 1985 | BC Lions 42 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 18 | L | 3-4-0 | 2-6-0 | 5-10-0 | ||
| November 3, 1985 | Toronto Argonauts 30 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 26 | L | 3-5-0 | 2-6-0 | 5-11-0 |
