Corey Mace is poised to debut as the Saskatchewan Roughriders' head coach at Mosaic Stadium. After memorable moments in different roles at Mosaic, Mace now leads the Roughriders into the 2024 pre-season with a game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Mace, previously a player and defensive coordinator, now takes on dual roles as head coach and defensive coordinator. This marks a significant career milestone as he aims to guide his team while managing game strategies from a broader perspective.

By the Numbers
  • Mace scored a 60-yard fumble return TD in 2010 at Mosaic Stadium.
  • The Roughriders’ first home game of 2024 pre-season kicks off at 2 p.m. on Monday.
State of Play
  • Jameer Thurman, a high-priority free-agent signing, is also debuting as a Roughrider.
  • Training camp began eight days prior to the pre-season game against Winnipeg.
  • Trevor Harris, QB, returns to action after a knee injury from July 2023.
What's Next

The Roughriders will return to Saskatoon for further training after Monday's game, followed by a pre-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. The season opener is scheduled for June 8 at Commonwealth Stadium, with Mace's first home game as head coach on June 23 against Hamilton.

Bottom Line

Corey Mace's transition to head coach and dual-role responsibilities signals a new era for the Roughriders. The pre-season games will be crucial for team evaluation and establishing routines ahead of the regular season.