Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Alumni Stadium, University of Guelph – Guelph, Ontario
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM EDT
- Broadcast: OUA.tv, Rogers TV, and local radio affiliates
Weather Forecast (Guelph, ON)
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 21°C (70°F) at kickoff, cooling to 18°C (64°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 12 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation: 10% chance of light showers
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Guelph Gryphons:
- QB Tristan Aboud (shoulder) – Probable
- RB Isaiah Smith (ankle) – Questionable
- LB Yunus Larry (hamstring) – Out
- McMaster Marauders:
- QB Keegan Hall (wrist) – Probable
- WR Tommy Nield (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB Jordan Lyons (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Tristan Aboud (Guelph) vs. McMaster Secondary – Aboud’s dual-threat ability will test a Marauders defense missing a key defensive back.
- RB Isaiah Smith (Guelph) vs. McMaster Front Seven – If Smith is healthy, his explosiveness could tilt the ground game in Guelph’s favor.
- QB Keegan Hall (McMaster) vs. Guelph Pass Rush – Hall leads the OUA in passing yards per game; Guelph’s defensive line must generate pressure.
- WR Tommy Nield (McMaster) vs. Guelph CBs – If Nield suits up, his size and route-running could create mismatches.
Recent Team Form
- Guelph Gryphons: 2-1
- W vs. York 35-10
- W vs. Windsor 27-17
- L vs. Laurier 14-33
- Strong rushing attack; defense allowing 20.0 points per game.
- McMaster Marauders: 1-2
- L vs. Western 13-31
- L vs. Laurier 21-28
- W vs. Toronto 32-3
- Passing game ranks top-3 in OUA; defense inconsistent against the run.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: McMaster leads 48-35
- Last 5 Meetings: McMaster 3-2
- Most Recent: Guelph 27, McMaster 24 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Guelph is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.
- McMaster is 2-6 ATS in last 8 road games.
- The Over has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings.
- Guelph is 6-1 straight up in last 7 at Alumni Stadium.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Guelph -3.5, won 27-24 → No Cover, Over
- 2023: McMaster -2.5, won 28-21 → Cover, Over
- 2022: Guelph -1.5, lost 17-20 → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Guelph Gryphons – 4.5
McMaster Marauders 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
