1968 Saskatchewan Roughriders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 12-3-1 25
Finishing 1st in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 0-2 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Eagle Keys (12-3-1)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1968 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1968 season with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses and 1 ties for 25 points, finishing first in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Roughriders topped the league with just 223 points allowed. Saskatchewan chalked up 345 points. George Reed ran for a team-high 1,222 yards.
Ron Lancaster threw for 2,969 yards. Gord Barwell hauled in 40 receptions for 783 yards. Al Ford was targeted regularly also.
Bob Kosid seized 8 opponent throws.
Eagle Keys coached the team. The 1968 Saskatchewan Roughriders lost in the Conference Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 345
Regular Season Points Against: 223
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 25 at Calgary Stampeders 24 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 4, 1968 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 8 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 27 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| August 7, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 10 at Edmonton Eskimos 10 | T | 1-0-0 | 1-0-1 | 2-0-1 | ||
| August 14, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 23 at Ottawa Rough Riders 37 | L | 1-0-0 | 1-1-1 | 2-1-1 | ||
| August 17, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 3 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 9 | L | 1-0-0 | 1-2-1 | 2-2-1 | ||
| August 25, 1968 | Toronto Argonauts 17 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 32 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-2-1 | 3-2-1 | ||
| September 2, 1968 | Edmonton Eskimos 2 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 29 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-2-1 | 4-2-1 | ||
| September 7, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 at BC Lions 8 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-2-1 | 5-2-1 | ||
| September 15, 1968 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 3 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 31 | W | 4-0-0 | 2-2-1 | 6-2-1 | ||
| September 22, 1968 | BC Lions 12 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 16 | W | 5-0-0 | 2-2-1 | 7-2-1 | ||
| September 29, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 35 at Calgary Stampeders 38 | L | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 7-3-1 | ||
| October 6, 1968 | Montreal Alouettes 7 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 11 | W | 6-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 8-3-1 | ||
| October 14, 1968 | Calgary Stampeders 15 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 19 | W | 7-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 9-3-1 | ||
| October 23, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 24 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7 | W | 7-0-0 | 3-3-1 | 10-3-1 | ||
| October 30, 1968 | Edmonton Eskimos 20 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 34 | W | 8-0-0 | 3-3-1 | 11-3-1 | ||
| November 2, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 12 at BC Lions 6 | W | 8-0-0 | 4-3-1 | 12-3-1 | ||
| November 16, 1968 | Calgary Stampeders 32 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 0 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | Western Final Game 1 | |
| November 20, 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 12 at Calgary Stampeders 25 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | OT | Western Final Game 2 |
