1997 Saskatchewan Roughriders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-10 16
Finishing 3rd in the CFL's West Division
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Grey Cup
Coach: Jim Daley (8-10)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1997 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1997 season with a record of 8 wins and 10 losses for 16 points, finishing third in the CFL's West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The Roughriders labored to change the scoreboard with just 413 points, though they the defensive squad gave up 479. Reggie Slack passed for 2,423 yards, and Kevin Mason spent time under center, too. Don Narcisse led the receiving corps, hauling in 64 receptions, while Dan Farthing contributed 959 receiving yards.
Mike Saunders ran for a team-high 586 yards for Saskatchewan, and Robert Mimbs also contributed to the rushing attack.
Bryce Bevill picked off 4 errant tosses from the opposition. Troy Alexander and Bobby Jurasin each topped the defensive unit with 10 quarterback sacks.
Jim Daley coached the team. The 1997 Saskatchewan Roughriders lost in the Grey Cup.
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Regular Season Points For: 413
Regular Season Points Against: 479
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 at BC Lions 23 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| July 4, 1997 | Edmonton Eskimos 24 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 18 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| July 12, 1997 | Toronto Argonauts 23 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 27 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| July 18, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 13 at Calgary Stampeders 22 | L | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| July 26, 1997 | Calgary Stampeders 19 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 21 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| July 31, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 34 at Edmonton Eskimos 37 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| August 8, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 30 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| August 15, 1997 | BC Lions 39 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 26 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| August 21, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 1 at Toronto Argonauts 27 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| August 31, 1997 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 43 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 12 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| September 7, 1997 | BC Lions 12 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 46 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| September 14, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 at Calgary Stampeders 28 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| September 21, 1997 | Montreal Alouettes 24 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 | L | 3-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-8-0 | ||
| September 28, 1997 | Edmonton Eskimos 15 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 29 | W | 4-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-8-0 | ||
| October 3, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 29 at Montreal Alouettes 30 | L | 4-4-0 | 2-5-0 | 6-9-0 | ||
| October 10, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 26 at BC Lions 19 | W | 4-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-9-0 | ||
| October 19, 1997 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 | W | 5-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 8-9-0 | ||
| October 24, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 9 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 55 | L | 5-4-0 | 3-6-0 | 8-10-0 | ||
| November 2, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 33 at Calgary Stampeders 30 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Western Semi-Final | |
| November 9, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 31 at Edmonton Eskimos 30 | W | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | Western Final | |
| November 16, 1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 23 at Toronto Argonauts 47 | L | 0-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | Grey Cup #85 Edmonton |
