The 1974 Ottawa Rough Riders finished in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 7–9 record. Head coach Jack Gotta left the Rough Riders to become the head coach of the Birmingham Americans in the World Football League.
Preseason
Regular season
Standings
Schedule
Postseason
Player stats
Passing
Rushing
Awards and honours
- Dick Adams, Defensive Back, CFL All-Star
- Jerry Campbell, Linebacker, CFL All-Star
- Al Marcelin, Defensive Back, CFL All-Star
- Rudy Sims, Defensive Tackle, CFL All-Star
- Legendary Rough Riders quarterback Russ Jackson was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
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