Saying the Saskatchewan Roughriders, “need a spark and we feel like Mason has done a good job of staying ready,” head coach Craig Dickenson announced Wednesday that Mason Fine will be the Green and White’s starting quarterback Saturday night against the visiting Calgary Stampeders.

For a second straight practice day, Fine took almost all of the first team reps while Cody Fajardo watched. Dickenson explained when the decision to make the change was made…..

For his part, Fajardo explained how he felt when informed of the decision…..

The Riders currently sit outside a C-F-L playoff spot for the first time this season. They finish home-and-home against the Stamps with their 6-10 record being the same as Eastern Conference third place Hamilton, who finish with a home-and-home set against Ottawa. Saskatchewan has to finish ahead of the Tiger-Cats to be in the playoffs.