The football club confirmed the death in a statement on Sunday.

The Edmonton Elks are on a roll behind a running game that has been dominating opponents, racking up 265 yards rushing on Friday in beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-27.

Brady Oliveira had over 200 yards from scrimmage, while Dalton Schoen had three touchdown catches in a 51-6 blowout win over the Roughriders in the Banjo Bowl.

Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea felt Pete Robertson's suspension was warranted but questions why he wasn't ejected for head-butting quarterback Zach Collaros.

The veteran quarterback is 6-0 on the holiday weekend heading into Winnipeg's contest Sunday night versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium.

The Montreal Alouettes, one of five CFL teams Crennel played for, confirmed Crennel's death Tuesday at the age of 74. The cause of death was not immediately known.

Saskatchewan Roughriders pivot Trevor Harris has joined elite company, becoming the 29th quarterback in CFL history to start 100 career games.

After losing their home opener last week, the Edmonton Elks will look to spoil the home opener of the B.C. Lions on Saturday afternoon in Vancouver.

The Blue Bombers improved to 2-0 with a win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday,

Rookie Celestin Haba will make his first career CFL start for the Bombers on Friday in place of the injured Jackson Jeffcoat.