Normally I would do this at the midseason mark, I did so on my podcast but just for the Stampeders. Now it’s for the entire CFL, the awards categories are as follows.
Most Outstanding Player (MOP)
Most Outstanding Defensive Player (MODP)
Most Outstanding Canadian (MOC)
Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman (MOOL)
Most Outstanding Special Teams Player (MOST)
Most Outstanding Rookie (MOR)
And adding on this year, Coach of the Year.
As with previous iterations of this, I will give finalists and reasons why, before revealing my award winners.
MOP
Eastern Division
Bo Levi Mitchell – QB – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
If you’ve been following the CFL this season, my goodness Bo Levi Mitchell continues to turn back time and show why he’s the most elite quarterback since Anthony Calvillo. Leading the league in touchdown passes (28) and yards (4406), while also leading the Tiger-Cats to (potentially) hosting the East Final. Not to mention only throwing 8 interceptions.
Western Division
James Butler – RB – BC Lions
The Lions start to the season makes this choice one of the most unlikely, but the Lions surge of late puts their player back into the awards conversation. James Butler leads the league in rushing yards (1061) and touchdowns (10) with 3 games left to go in the season. With three 100 yard games James Butler just might be the reason the Lions clinch a home playoff game.
MODP
Eastern Division
Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund – DL – Montreal Alouettes
The Stampeders made a huge mistake letting this guy go, he has proven to be one of the most dominate linemen in recent memory and could surpass Stu Laird as the Canadian with most sacks in CFL history. Last season he was a finalist for the award and this season with his 11 sacks is on pace to be back in the award conversation.
Western Division
Micah Awe – LB – BC Lions
It’s hard to argue with the league leader in tackles once again with 106. The next closest is 15 back from him. A dominate season once again for Awe.
MOC
Eastern Division
Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund – DL – Montreal Alouettes
His second nomination of the year and well deserved. I can’t even think of a better Canadian aside from Kevin Mital who is enjoying a fantastic breakout season himself. But Adeyemi-Berglund is having himself a year to remember.
Western Division
Nathan Rourke – QB – BC Lions
This is the biggest no brainer, Nathan Rourke is showing recently to be the best quarterback in the CFL. If not for a little bit of a poor start by the Lions defense, Rourke would be in the running for MOP for me.
MOOL
Eastern Division
Liam Dobson – OL – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Liam Dobson has played and started every game in front of Bo Levi Mitchell and as part of a unit allowing a division best 21 sacks. His consistent play and ability have been noticeable all season long.
Western Division
Christopher Fortin – OL – Calgary Stampeders
A true rookie taking over the center position, and having one bad snap all season. That’s impressive to the point of even when Bryce Bell is healthy once again he may not be at center.
MOST
Eastern Division
Isaiah Wooden – WR – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Isaiah Wooden has been a menace for cover teams, breaking 3 returns for touchdowns. With the highest punt return average (16.1), and second highest kickoff return average (27.6).
Western Division
Sean Whyte – K – BC Lions
Sean Whyte has been almost perfect for the Lions off the tee with a 94.4% success rate for field goals.
MOR
Eastern Division
Devin Veresuk – LB – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Veresuk was the second overall draft pick to Hamilton in the 2025 CFL draft and almost instantaneously became the starting MLB. Recording 57 tackles so far, one interception, a forced fumble, and two defensive touchdowns.
Western Division
Christopher Fortin – OL – Calgary Stampeders
As mentioned before, stepping in to center straight out of the NCAA is not something you see every year. Fortin has the makings of being the anchor of the O-Line for a decade.
COTY
Eastern Division
Scott Milanovich – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
It’s hard to argue with the leader in the East. With a playoff berth secured and the divisional final almost clinched, I’d be surprised if it was anyone else.
Western Division
Corey Mace – Saskatchewan Roughriders
By far the best team in the CFL this season, even with being swept by the Calgary Stampeders, the consistency of the Riders shows Mace was the right choice as head coach.
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