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Corey Mace

Corey Mace is a Canadian professional football coach and former defensive tackle.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Corey Mace is a Canadian professional football coach and former defensive tackle. He is the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and previously played in the NFL and CFL before moving into coaching.

Early life and education

Mace was born in Port Moody, British Columbia, and played junior-college football at Palomar College before transferring to the University of Wyoming. He later completed a bachelor's degree in social science from Wyoming while coaching professionally.

Playing career

After college, Mace signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2007 and spent three seasons with the team. He later played for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL, where he was part of a Grey Cup championship team in 2014.

Coaching career

Mace moved into coaching after his playing career, serving as a defensive line coach with the Calgary Stampeders before joining the Toronto Argonauts as defensive coordinator. He was named head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in November 2023.

Honours and recognition

Mace has won multiple Grey Cups across his playing and coaching career. In 2026, he was recognized as the CFL’s Coach of the Year.

Key facts

  • Played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys after attending Palomar College.
  • Signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2007.
  • Won Grey Cups as a player and later as a coach.
  • Became head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2023.
  • Was named the CFL’s Coach of the Year in 2026.
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Canadian context

Mace is Canadian-born and has had a major CFL career as both a player and coach, including roles with the Calgary Stampeders, Toronto Argonauts, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Corey Mace?
Corey Mace is a Canadian football coach and former player who is the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
What position did Corey Mace play?
He played as a defensive tackle in professional football.
Where is Corey Mace from?
He is from Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada.
Which college did Corey Mace attend?
He played college football for the University of Wyoming after starting at Palomar College.
Which NFL team did Corey Mace play for?
He played for the Buffalo Bills after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2007.
When did Corey Mace become Roughriders head coach?
He was named head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on November 30, 2023.

References

  1. Saskatchewan Roughriders — https://www.riderville.com/corey-mace/
    Supports: Head coach appointment, CFL Coach of the Year, birthplace, Buffalo Bills stint, family residence
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Mace
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian football coach and former player, head coach of Saskatchewan Roughriders, college and pro football background
  3. Pro Football Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MaceCo00.htm
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, playing history, NFL career details
  4. Calgary Stampeders — https://www.stampeders.com/corey-mace/
    Supports: Coaching history with Calgary and playing record with the Stampeders
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/10905/corey-mace
    Supports: Birthdate, college, birthplace, NFL player profile
  6. University of Wyoming — https://gowyo.com/news/2018/2/14/corey-mace-completes-his-wyoming-degree-while-coaching-professional-football-for-the-calgary-stampeders
    Supports: College career, degree completion, professional playing history