CIS-CFB Game Preview: Calgary Dinos (1-1) vs. Alberta Golden Bears (0-2)

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Kickoff: 6:30 PM MDT
Venue: Foote Field, Edmonton, Alberta
Broadcast: Canada West TV / U SPORTS Live

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Clear skies, light breeze
Temperature at Kickoff: ~18°C (64°F)
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Ideal passing conditions; expect high-tempo offensive play.

Injury Report

Calgary Dinos:

  • RB Tyson Philpot – Questionable (hamstring)
  • LB Connor McGough – Probable (ankle)

Alberta Golden Bears:

  • DB Marcello Simmons – Out (shoulder)
  • WR Jalen Philpot – Cleared to play after minor quad strain

Key Player Matchups

QB Eli Hetlinger (Alberta) vs. Calgary Secondary: Hetlinger leads Canada West in passing yards (644) and is poised to exploit Calgary’s zone coverage.

RB Matthew Peterson (Calgary) vs. DL Reda Malki (Alberta): Peterson’s burst and vision will test Alberta’s run defense, which has allowed 181 rush yards/game.

WR Jalen Philpot (Alberta) vs. CB Tyson Harker (Calgary): Philpot’s route running and deep threat ability give him the edge in man coverage.

Recent Form

Calgary Dinos:

  • Defeated Regina 27–20 in Week 1
  • Lost to Manitoba 24–17 in Week 2
  • Balanced offense, but inconsistent red zone execution

Alberta Golden Bears:

  • Lost to Saskatchewan 31–28 in opener
  • Dropped Week 2 to UBC 35–21
  • Strong yardage totals (426.5 YPG) but plagued by penalties and run defense

Series History

  • All-Time Head-to-Head: Calgary leads 36–12
  • Last 5 Meetings: Calgary 4 wins, Alberta 1 win
  • 2024 Season: Calgary won both matchups by double digits
  • At Foote Field: Alberta hasn’t beaten Calgary at home since 2008

Trends:

  • Calgary is 6-2 ATS in last 8 vs Alberta
  • Alberta is 0-5 ATS in last 5 home games vs Calgary
  • Over has hit in 4 of last 5 meetings

Game Odds

Calgary Dinos                    – 3.5

Alberta Golden Bears     51

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 11, 2025