What looked like one of the quieter weeks on the CFL schedule ended up giving us plenty to talk about.

On Episode 16 of North of the End Zone, Geono Aloisio and Brady Locke start in Calgary, where the Stampeders escaped with a 40-38 win over the still-winless Ottawa Redblacks thanks to a 62-yard Rene Paredes field goal. Deonta McMahon, Jalen Philpot and Tevin Jones all delivered offensively — but after allowing 38 points and five touchdowns, how much confidence should Calgary really take from the win?

Then it’s Toronto, where the Argonauts clinched a playoff berth and secured the second seed in the East with a 24-19 win over Edmonton. Toronto’s defence came through when it mattered with two end-zone interceptions, while Chad Kelly and the passing attack repeatedly burned Edmonton for explosive plays despite the Argos finishing with virtually no rushing attack.

For the Elks, it was another gritty performance — only this time the late-game plays didn’t go their way.

The guys also break down Montreal’s win over Hamilton, including a huge performance from Nate Beauchemin, another Tyson Philpot touchdown and an Alouettes defence that looked dominant before once again losing some focus late.

Finally, with Toronto and Montreal both heading toward November, the guys ask the bigger questions:

What’s more concerning — Toronto’s lack of a run game or Montreal’s tendency to lose focus defensively? And which defence do we trust more in the playoffs?

The 2026 CEBL season is over, and The Canadian Fast Break is finishing its team-by-team season review with the Eastern Conference.

In Part 2, Geono Aloisio, Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo break down Scarborough, Brampton, Ottawa, Niagara and Montreal, handing out season grades, highlighting standout players and looking ahead to what each team needs heading into 2027.

How much should Scarborough’s playoff exit change the way we view a dominant 20-4 season? Did Brampton’s run to the CEBL Final prove they were better than their regular-season record? Was Ottawa actually better than 10-14? How much did Niagara’s upset of Scarborough change the way we look at its year? And what exactly was missing from a Montreal team that narrowly missed the postseason?

The guys also discuss Scarborough’s championship window, Sean East II and Trentyn Flowers’ impact in Brampton, Javonte Smart’s importance to Ottawa, Niagara’s playoff pedigree and a crucial offseason ahead for Montreal.

On Episode 15 of North of the End Zone, Geono Aloisio and Brady Locke break down a wild Week 15 slate — starting with BC’s statement win over Montreal.

The Lions delivered the performance we were waiting for, keeping Montreal in check after halftime as an increasingly heated rivalry continued to build. Zander Horvath scored another three touchdowns, Davis Alexander wore his emotions all game and one bizarre Cole Spieker punt play gave us another reminder that CFL rules can produce some strange moments.

Then, it’s over to Alberta, where Edmonton dismantled Calgary and strengthened its grip on first place in the West. The guys discuss another brutal Stampeders second half, Justin Rankin’s injury, huge performances from Joshua Cephus and Joe Robustelli and why the Elks’ path to the top seed is looking increasingly realistic.

Winnipeg also earned a massive Banjo Bowl victory behind a dominant defensive performance, while Zach Collaros’ injury could become one of the biggest storylines to watch. And in Toronto, Ottawa came painfully close to its first win before the Argonauts escaped — putting Toronto right back under the microscope.

Plus, a look ahead to a strange Week 16 as the CFL enters the nitty-gritty of the playoff race.

The Grey Cup race is taking shape — but what needs to happen for the CFL’s top contenders to actually get there?

On Episode 18 of The National Rundown, Geono Aloisio and Brady Locke break down four teams firmly in the conversation: Montreal, Edmonton, Saskatchewan and BC.

Can Montreal stay healthy and avoid coasting into the postseason? Does Edmonton need to start games faster — and can its receiving corps deliver in the biggest moments?

Can Saskatchewan get healthy, protect home field and become a team opponents fear again? And with Nathan Rourke leading the way, can BC finally find the consistency it needs when the games matter most?

The guys break down the biggest question facing each contender and what they need to prove over the final stretch of the CFL season.

The 2026 CEBL season is in the books, and The Canadian Fast Break is wrapping it up with a two-part, team-by-team season review.

In Part 1, Geono Aloisio, Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo go through all five Western Conference teams, handing out season grades, highlighting standout players and looking ahead to what could come next in 2027.

What does Winnipeg’s first championship mean moving forward, and are Teddy Allen and Xavier Moon the best duo in the CEBL? Was Vancouver’s season still a success without another championship? Is Saskatoon officially a contender again? Has Edmonton’s current core reached its ceiling? And after going from 17-7 to 8-16, what exactly happened to Calgary?

Plus, the guys discuss Mike Raimbault’s impact in Winnipeg, Vancouver’s future without Kyle Julius, Saskatoon’s huge year-over-year improvement, Edmonton’s late-season collapse and Calgary’s dramatic turnaround after its disastrous start.

Part 2 will break down the five Eastern Conference teams.

Geono Aloisio and Brady Locke are back for Episode 14 of North of the End Zone with plenty to unpack after another massive week in the CFL.

The guys address the elephant in the room after Edmonton and Calgary’s latest Battle of Alberta, including Justin Rankin’s run, what Edmonton’s 9-3 record says about the Elks and what Calgary’s performance means moving forward.

Then, they head around the league: Saskatchewan remains right on Edmonton’s heels at 8-4, Winnipeg showed it can hang with the Riders and Dorian Singer continues to emerge as a major bright spot for the Bombers.

Plus, where does Hamilton go after Tre Ford’s hamstring injury? Has Toronto essentially locked up a home playoff game despite Chad Kelly’s interceptions?

And after another BC-Montreal showdown, which teams gained — and lost — the most this week?

Labour Day Weekend has arrived, and the CFL playoff picture is only getting more interesting.

On Episode 17 of The National Rundown, Geono Aloisio and Brady Locke break down the first Labour Day action, Montreal officially clinching a playoff berth and the importance of this week’s rivalry games — especially with several of the same teams meeting again next week.

The guys take a deeper look at Winnipeg and ask whether the Blue Bombers are becoming a legitimate threat, whether Brady has underestimated them and when Saskatchewan fans should start getting concerned if the Riders stumble during the Labour Day stretch.

Plus, could the increasingly crowded West Division eventually have teams thinking about the crossover and their potential path through the playoffs?

Then, attention turns to the CEBL. Geono breaks down several players earning NBA opportunities, including Jarkel Joiner, Trey Townsend and Jameer Nelson Jr., Marcus Carr’s strong showing with Canada and what it means for the league.

Geono Aloisio and Owen Reid break down some of the biggest storylines around the CFL heading into Labour Day Weekend.

The guys discuss Winnipeg’s upset victory over Montreal and what it could mean for the Blue Bombers moving forward, debate which team deserves to be called the CFL’s dark-horse Grey Cup contender and look at BC’s hot streak as the Lions continue to climb back into the West Division race.

Then, the show closes with a special send-off as Owen joins North Of The End Zone for his final episode.

On Episode 12 of North of the End Zone, the crew breaks down another week of CFL action, including the Edmonton Elks’ comeback win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

After Winnipeg controlled much of the first half, Edmonton flipped the game after halftime, holding the Bombers to just 19 net yards in the second half before Vincent Blanchard kicked the walk-off field goal. The crew discusses what went wrong for Winnipeg, Edmonton’s continued emergence as a contender and the growing “Concrete Castle of the North.”

Then, it’s time for a new Either/Or segment. The crew goes position by position across the CFL, debating which quarterback, running back, receiver and defence they would rather have before wrapping up with their picks for the upcoming week.

The 2026 CEBL season is officially in the books, but there is still plenty to unpack.

Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo open Episode 12 of The Canadian Fast Break by reacting to the CEBL Awards, including Scarborough taking home five individual honours and the debate surrounding Myles Powell winning MVP over Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen.

Then, Target Score Winnipeg host and CEBL sideline reporter Joey Slattery joins the show to break down Winnipeg’s championship run, the sudden change to a one-game CEBL Championship Final and what ultimately separated the Sea Bears from Brampton.

Joey also discusses Winnipeg’s roster depth, which players could form the foundation of another championship run and his biggest takeaways from the 2026 CEBL season before looking ahead at where the league could go next.