This matchup isn't going to be for the faint of heart. Not with this rivalry game being played on a Saturday night in Regina on Canada Day. It's also the first regular season game to be played at the new $278 million Mosaic Stadium.

Look for plenty of fireworks.

Winnipeg drew the Week 1 bye last week. So the Blue Bombers will be fully freshed and prepared. They return nearly their entire offense, including what should be a much more comfortable and confident Matt Nichols at quarterback. Nichols took over starting duties in Week 6 last year and led Winnipeg to seven consecutive victories and its first playoff berth since 2011. The Blue Bombers scored 30 or more points in 10 of their last 14 games after Nichols became the starter.

Saskatchewan could put up just 16 points in a 17-16 opening-week loss to Montreal. The Alouettes have a tough defense, though. The Roughriders did total 37 first downs. Kevin Glenn went 31-for-44 for 298 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with six different receivers.

The Roughriders have enough offense to take advantage of a Winnipeg defense in transition breaking in three new defensive line starters and lacking depth in the secondary.