The Saskatchewan Roughriders clinched first place in the CFL’s West Division with a 27-19 victory over the Toronto Argonauts on Friday.

The victory improved Saskatchewan’s record to 12-4 and the first-place finish means the Riders will host the West Division final in Regina on Nov. 8. The Argos, who were eliminated from the post-season picture last week, dropped to 5-12.

Following an unsuccessful third-down gamble by the Argos on the Saskatchewan 25-yard line, the Riders took over with four minutes left in the fourth quarter holding a 24-19 lead. The Riders attacked right away with slotback Samuel Emilus making a circus catch along with sideline for a 44-yard gain.

The Argos appeared to stop the Riders on a third-down gamble on the Toronto 34-yard line with 2:30 remaining. The play was

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