Kickoff: 1:00 PM EDT
Venue: Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario
Broadcast: OUA TV / U SPORTS Live
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Mostly sunny with light winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~22°C (72°F)
Humidity: ~55%
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal conditions for passing and kicking; minimal weather-related disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Ottawa Gee-Gees:
- QB Ben Maracle – Probable (shoulder soreness)
- WR Brandon Robinson – Questionable (ankle sprain)
- LB Tyrese Wint – Out (concussion protocol)
Guelph Gryphons:
- RB Kiondre Smith – Cleared to play after hamstring strain
- DB Josh Campbell – Questionable (groin tightness)
- OL Ethan McDonald – Probable (knee inflammation)
Key Player Matchups
QB Ben Maracle (Ottawa) vs. Guelph Secondary: Maracle’s deep-ball accuracy will test Guelph’s zone coverage, especially if Campbell is limited.
RB Kiondre Smith (Guelph) vs. DL Tyrese Wint (Ottawa): With Wint sidelined, Smith’s inside-zone runs could dominate the trenches.
WR Brandon Robinson (Ottawa) vs. CB Isaiah Adams (Guelph): Adams’ press coverage and ball skills give him the edge if Robinson isn’t 100%.
Recent Form
Ottawa Gee-Gees:
- Opened with a 27–24 win over Waterloo
- Lost to Western 35–17 in Week 2
- Offense averaging 22.0 points/game; defense allowing 29.5
Guelph Gryphons:
- Lost to Laurier 28–14 in opener
- Dropped Week 2 to Windsor 24–20
- Defense ranks top-5 in OUA in third-down stops but struggling in red zone containment
Series History
- All-Time Head-to-Head: Ottawa leads 19–15
- Last 5 Meetings: Ottawa 3 wins, Guelph 2 wins
- 2024 Season: Ottawa won 31–28 in OT thriller
- At Alumni Stadium: Guelph has won 3 of last 4
Trends:
- Ottawa is 4-1 ATS in last 5 vs Guelph
- Guelph is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games
- Over has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings
- Ottawa is 6-0 SU when scoring 25+ points since 2023
Game Odds
Ottawa Gee-Gees – 1
Geulph Gryphons 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
