Season Finale: Dinwiddie to Ottawa, the Coaching Search, and Ralph Holley Returns (with an interview)
Xs and Argos Podcast
Ben Grant and JB close out the 2025 season with a massive Xs and Argos finale, brought to you by Something in the Water Brewing. This episode covers one of the most dramatic few weeks in recent Argos memory. Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie is off to Ottawa, and Ben and JB break down how it all unfolded, and whether anything could have been done to keep him in Toronto. They also dive into the Argos’ coaching search, discussing what happened with Mike O’Shea, and examining a short list of potential candidates that includes Kent Austin. Plus, the guys are joined by Ralph Holley, who...
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Exit Interviews: The highs and lows of 2025
Xs and Argos Podcast
Ben Grant and JB return for the second-to-last episode of the 2025 season with a packed edition of the Xs and Argos Podcast. This week, the guys break down Toronto’s team award nominees, and react to comments from head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and GM Michael “Pinball” Clemons during the Argos’ end-of-season media availability. The guys also share their three highs and three lows from the 2025 campaign, from the thrilling Labour Day Classic win over Hamilton to the gut-wrenching Week 7 collapse in Montreal.
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Postgame Reaction - Calgary 44 - Toronto 13
Xs and Argos Podcast
The Argonauts closed out their 2025 season with a 44–13 loss in Calgary, a game that started with a pick-six on Toronto’s opening drive and never really turned around. The result didn’t affect Toronto, but it did provide plenty of material for evaluation heading into the offseason. Ben Grant and JB break down all the action, including the crowded QB battle behind next year's presumed starter Chad Kelly. Ben is ready to crown Max Duggan as the third-string QB for 2026 after his short-yardage work, but both hosts agree more is needed from Jarret Doege and Tucker Horn before handing...
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Pregame Walkthrough: Argos at Stampeders
Xs and Argos Podcast
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Toronto’s final game of the 2025 season as the Argonauts head west to face the Calgary Stampeders. With playoff hopes officially gone, this week’s focus shifts to reflection and evaluation. The guys dig into All-Star fan voting, which currently feels like it’s leaning away from Toronto, but which Argos deserve recognition in 2025? They also take a hard look at Toronto’s coaching staff from top to bottom, assessing each positional group and debating who might return next season. Plus, with several young players seeing increased...
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Postgame Reaction: Saskatchewan 27 - Toronto 19
Xs and Argos Podcast
The Argos fell 27–19 in Regina, but this one felt more positive than their many other one-score losses this season. Toronto went toe-to-toe with Saskatchewan in the league’s toughest stadium, despite being in evaluation mode and already eliminated from playoff contention. The coaching staff had the team ready, and the players responded with an inspired effort. All three quarterbacks dressed saw snaps, and several new faces were rotated in throughout the night, giving the Argos valuable film and experience for the future. The wind played a role all evening, but Toronto still managed to...
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Pregame Walkthrough - Week 19: Argos at Roughriders
Xs and Argos Podcast
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Toronto’s trip to Regina, where the Argonauts face the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first true “evaluation game” of the Ryan Dinwiddie era. With the playoffs out of reach, Toronto will use these final weeks to get a closer look at their young talent. This week’s episode covers Nick Arbuckle and Wynton McManis being officially shut down for the season, the addition of versatile Ezekial Tieide to the roster, plus an exciting QB being added to the negotiation list, a look at which young Argos players deserve the most attention down...
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Postgame Reaction: Tiger-Cats 47 - Argos 29
Xs and Argos Podcast
The Toronto Argonauts were eliminated from playoff contention after a 47–29 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a game that started slipping away almost immediately. Hamilton jumped out to a 10–0 lead in the first few minutes and led 32–9 at halftime. The Argos won the second half, but the damage was already done. The offensive line had its worst outing of the season, surrendering nine sacks, and Nick Arbuckle was knocked out of the game on the first series after taking a massive hit from behind. The protection issues never stabilized, and the offence couldn’t recover. Defensively,...
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Pregame Walkthrough: Tiger-Cats at Argos (Future of Football Game)
Xs and Argos Podcast
Ben Grant and JB get you set for Toronto’s final home game of the season, as the Argonauts host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field in the Battle of the QEW and the first-ever Future of Football Game. With the CFL trade deadline passing, the Argos stood pat. Ben and JB debate whether Toronto should have made a move, why deals are so rare in the CFL, and what the Mauldin trade to Calgary might signal across the league. With major CFL rule changes already announced for 2026 and 2027, the guys pitch some of their own. Plus, the guys will look at Toronto’s razor-thin path to the postseason....
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Postgame Reaction: Lions 27 - Argos 22
Xs and Argos Podcast
The Toronto Argonauts dropped another heartbreaker on the west coast, falling 27–22 to the BC Lions in a game they once again had every chance to win. Toronto’s offensive line, riddled with injuries, struggled all night, unable to generate push against light boxes in the run game or hold off three and four-man rushes in pass protection. Nick Arbuckle was efficient, but with BC dropping eight and nine into coverage, there simply wasn't anything there. There were bright spots: Jake Herslow and Kevin Mital both had standout performances, and Lirim Hajrullahu was perfect on the night,...
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Pregame Walkthrough: Argos at Lions
Xs and Argos Podcast
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Toronto’s trip to BC with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. This week’s episode dives into the CFL’s sweeping rule changes set to roll out over the next two seasons, from play clocks and goal posts to the rouge debate and shortened fields. They also break down Toronto’s playoff math - what the Argos need to do over the final four games and which teams they need help from if they’re going to sneak into the postseason. The quarterback situation remains front and centre as the Argos weigh whether to start a banged-up Nick Arbuckle...
info_outlineBen Grant and JB are back to get you set for Week 10 as the Argonauts return to BMO Field to take on the Ottawa Redblacks in a Saturday afternoon matchup packed with meaning both on and off the field. This is the Purolator Tackle Hunger game, and a special one at that as Chris Schultz will be honoured as the newest member of the All-Time Argonauts list along with Nick Volpe. It was also the busiest transactional week in recent memory for the Argos, and the guys break down every move: from the acquisition of RB Spencer Brown, the signing of MAC Offensive Player of the Year Peny Boone, and reinforcements on the offensive line in Ryan Sceviour and Brandon Kemp. You’ll also hear a breakdown of the offensive line’s struggles and what needs to change, which includes this week’s Pick Six question: Why haven’t the Argos brought back Isiah Cage? Plus there's the game preview, injury report, OCDC, One Thing, Put Me Down for 20, Challenge Flag, and Something in the Water's Ticket Giveaway.