Not only did Mosaic Stadium set a game-day attendance record, with 34,234 fans packing the stands, but the fans also bought enough 50/50 tickets to raise the jackpot to a record $1.48 million. This surpassed the $1.21 million jackpot last year, according to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation.Read more: • Rider Nation, Bomber fans bring costumes, rivalry to Labour Day Classic • ‘He played in the first Classic’: Pelling family proud of Rider legacy • Newlyweds cap wedding weekend with Rider Nation experience
“This result is a testament to the heart of Rider Nation,” said Cindy Fuchs, the foundation’s executive director, said in a statement.
“Your support means more kids can step onto the field, build confidence, and experience the power of playing football. On behalf of the Found