This year’s Banjo Bowl has a tough act to follow.

The Labour Day Classic in Regina lived up to its name, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders trading haymakers before the green and white escaped Mosaic Stadium with a 34-30 victory.

No matter what happened the week before — or where the teams sit in the standings — the rematch in Winnipeg is always a game both fans and players circle on the calendar.

“It’s my favourite game of the year,” said running back Brady Oliveira. “It’s just the atmosphere, the energy — it’s exhilarating. There’s something about the Banjo Bowl.”

For the Bombers (6-5) to have any hope of catching the Riders (9-2), they’ll need to take care of business in today’s 3 p.m. showdown.

To get you set for kickoff, here’s the latest edition of 5 Sto

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