The 1983 Ottawa Rough Riders season was the 38th season that the franchise competed in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The team finished the regular season with an 8‑8 win–loss record, placing second in the East Division and qualifying for the postseason.
Team information
- Head coach: Joe Moss
- Home stadium: Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario
- Division finish: 2nd in the East Division
Playoff outcome
The Rough Riders advanced to the Eastern Final, where they were defeated by the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats, ending their campaign for the 1983 CFL championship.
Notable aspects
- The Rough Riders posted a .500 record (8 wins, 8 losses), indicating an even balance of successes and defeats over the 16‑game regular‑season schedule.
- The team’s performance secured a playoff berth despite the competitive nature of the East Division that year.
- The season is recorded in CFL historical archives and team histories as part of the franchise’s continuous participation in the league prior to its eventual cessation of operations in 1996.
All information presented reflects documented historical records from reputable encyclopedic sources on the Canadian Football League and the Ottawa Rough Riders franchise.
