Venue, Date & Time
Conference: U SPORTS – Atlantic University Sport (AUS)
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ADT
Venue: Huskies Stadium, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Broadcast: AUStv (stream)
Weather Forecast (Halifax, NS – Game Day)
Conditions: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks
Temperature at Kickoff: ~22°C (72°F)
Wind: 11–15 km/h from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: 10%
Impact on Play: Mild, dry conditions — ideal for both passing and kicking games. Minimal weather-related impact expected.
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Bishop’s Gaiters
No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Mount Allison (43–7).
QB Justin Quirion (367 yards, 5 TDs in opener) healthy and starting.
WR1 and OL units intact.
Saint Mary’s Huskies
No confirmed absences after Week 1 win over Acadia (35–7).
RB Malik Williams (3 rushing TDs in opener) healthy.
Secondary depth being monitored after minor knocks in opener.
Recent Team Form
Bishop’s Gaiters
2024 Record: 7–3 overall, AUS Champions (Loney Bowl winners).
Opened 2025 with a 43–7 win over Mount Allison.
Strength: Explosive passing game, opportunistic defense.
Saint Mary’s Huskies
2024 Record: 4–4 overall, AUS Semifinalist.
Opened 2025 with a 35–7 win over Acadia.
Strength: Balanced offense with a strong run game; physical defensive front.
Series History (since Bishop’s joined AUS in 2017)
All-Time (since 2015): Bishop’s leads 12–8.
Current Streak: Bishop’s W8.
Last Meeting: Nov. 9, 2024 – Bishop’s 25, SMU 22 (3OT) in AUS Semifinal.
Largest Bishop’s Win: 63–7 (2023).
Smallest Bishop’s Win: 14–13 (2021).
Notable: Bishop’s has swept the season series four years in a row.
Betting Trends
Bishop’s is 8-0 SU in last 8 meetings vs. SMU.
The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 matchups.
SMU is 1-4 SU in last 5 AUS home games vs. Bishop’s.
Bishop’s is 6-2 ATS in last 8 AUS road games.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Bishop’s offensive explosion in Week 1 vs. SMU’s improved run game.
Historical dominance by Bishop’s in series.
SMU’s home-field factor at Huskies Stadium.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Bishop’s Gaiters – 7.5
Saint Mary’s Huskies 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
