1974 Ottawa Rough Riders season

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.

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