CIS-CFB Game Preview: Saskatchewan Huskies (2-0) vs. Manitoba Bisons (0-2)

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Kickoff: 6:00 PM CDT
Venue: IG Field, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Broadcast: Canada West TV / U SPORTS Live

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Clear skies with light breeze
Temperature at Kickoff: ~20°C (68°F)
Humidity: ~50%
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Ideal conditions for vertical passing and special teams; no weather-related disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Saskatchewan Huskies:

  • QB Mason Nyhus – Probable (shoulder tightness)
  • WR Daniel Perry – Questionable (ankle sprain)
  • LB Josh Benson – Out (concussion protocol)

Manitoba Bisons:

  • RB Michael O’Shea – Cleared to play after hamstring strain
  • DB Tyrell Ford – Questionable (groin soreness)
  • OL Liam McCormick – Probable (knee inflammation)

Key Player Matchups

QB Mason Nyhus (Saskatchewan) vs. Manitoba Secondary: Nyhus’s deep-ball accuracy and tempo control will test Manitoba’s zone coverage, especially if Ford is limited.

RB Michael O’Shea (Manitoba) vs. DL Josh Benson (Saskatchewan): With Benson sidelined, O’Shea’s inside-zone runs could exploit Saskatchewan’s interior defense.

WR Daniel Perry (Saskatchewan) vs. CB Isaiah Joseph (Manitoba): Perry’s route precision and red zone efficiency give him the edge in contested catches if healthy.

Recent Form

Saskatchewan Huskies:

  • Defeated Alberta 29–20 in Week 1
  • Beat UBC 31–24 in Week 2
  • Offense averaging 30.0 points/game; defense allowing just 22.0

Manitoba Bisons:

  • Lost to UBC 21–9 in opener
  • Rebounded with a 24–17 win over Calgary
  • Defense ranks top-3 in Canada West in third-down stops but struggling in red zone containment

Series History

  • All-Time Head-to-Head: Saskatchewan leads 27–13
  • Last 5 Meetings: Saskatchewan 4 wins, Manitoba 1 win
  • 2024 Season: Saskatchewan won 34–21 at home
  • At IG Field: Manitoba has won 2 of last 5

Trends:

  • Saskatchewan is 6-1 ATS in last 7 vs Manitoba
  • Manitoba is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games
  • Over has hit in 5 of last 7 meetings
  • Saskatchewan is 8-0 SU when scoring 30+ points since 2023

Game Odds

Saskatchewan Huskies                  – 4.5

Manitoba Bisons                              48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025