This is the most recent season (as of 2016) where the Roughriders finished first overall in the CFL.
[2] The Roughriders offence had 227 points for, while the defence had 305 points allowed The Roughriders offence had 330 points for, while the defence had 459 points allowed The Roughriders offence scored 194 points while the defence allowed 437 points.
In May 1979, the Ottawa Rough Riders traded Tom Clements to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Ron Lancaster became Saskatchewan's head coach but found "the glorious fifties and sixties were over, and he was the first Roughrider coach in sixteen years who did not have Ron Lancaster at quarterback.
"[3] The Green Riders finished 2–14, including the worst start to a season in club history, going 0-12 before winning their first game.