The BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders go head-to-head on Saturday afternoon with a trip to Edmonton for the Western Final presented by Wegovy on the line.

Earlier this week, I took a look at some storylines (and there are many I didn't get to) in the winner-takes-all Western Semi-Final presented by Wegovy. There's the stifling run defences, some three-headed receiving monsters ready to be unleashed and some history between these two teams in the postseason.

With just one day until the big game, here are five things to know ahead of Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff that can be watched on TSN, RDS and CFL .

Trevor Harris on Western Semi-Final presented by Wegovy: 'I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas Day"

5 things to know about the Eastern Semi-Final presented by Wegovy

Darnell Sankey on matchup against Riders: "I just feel like we're better"

Opportunity to win Grey Cup as crossover team "really excites" Brady Oliveira

Chad Kelly on facing Bombers: "Take what the defence gives you"

THEIR TURNAROUND WAS EPIC

Heading into the 2026 season, the BC Lions were many media members' preseason pick to win the 113th Grey Cup. Then, to much surprise, the Lions stumbled out of the gate, finishing the first third of the season 1-5.

But then things started to change, especially on defence. After Week 6, the Lions were the eighth-ranked unit. By Week 21, they were........

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