Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Raymond Field, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ADT
- Broadcast: AUS TV, Eastlink Community TV, and local radio affiliates
Weather Forecast (Wolfville, NS)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with mild fall temperatures
- Temperature: 19°C (66°F) at kickoff, cooling to 16°C (61°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 12 km/h from the northeast
- Precipitation: 15% chance of light showers
- Impact: Passing game should be unaffected; slight wind could influence special teams play
Injury Report
- Bishop’s Gaiters:
- QB Justin Quirion (ankle) – Probable
- RB O’Shae Ho-Sang (hamstring) – Questionable
- DB Alex MacDonald (shoulder) – Out
- Acadia Axemen:
- QB Riley Naujoks (shoulder) – Probable
- RB Dante Tabacu (knee) – Game-time decision
- WR Julien Poirier-McKiggan (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Justin Quirion (Bishop’s) vs. Acadia Secondary – Quirion’s efficiency will be tested against an Axemen defense that has struggled against deep passes.
- RB O’Shae Ho-Sang (Bishop’s) vs. Acadia Front Seven – If healthy, Ho-Sang’s speed could tilt the ground game in Bishop’s favor.
- QB Riley Naujoks (Acadia) vs. Bishop’s Pass Rush – Naujoks must avoid turnovers against a Gaiters defense that thrives on pressure.
- WR Joey Julien (Bishop’s) vs. Acadia CBs – Julien’s ability to stretch the field could create mismatches if Acadia’s secondary is shorthanded.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Bishop’s Gaiters: 1-2
- W vs. Mount Allison 43-7 (Aug. 23)
- L vs. Saint Mary’s 7-33 (Sep. 6)
- L vs. StFX (Sep. 13) – result pending at time of preview
- Offense averaging 16.7 points per game; defense allowing 23.3.
- Acadia Axemen: 1-2
- W vs. Mount Allison 24-12 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. StFX 17-27 (Sep. 13)
- L vs. Saint Mary’s 20-23 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack but struggling in red-zone efficiency.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings (since Bishop’s joined AUS in 2017): Bishop’s leads 12-8
- Last 5 Meetings: Bishop’s 5-0
- Most Recent: Bishop’s 59, Acadia 0 (AUS semifinal, Nov. 2, 2024)
Betting Trends
- Bishop’s is 7-2 ATS in last 9 AUS games.
- Acadia is 2-8 ATS in last 10 overall.
- The Under has hit in 6 of the last 9 Bishop’s road games.
- Bishop’s is 10-0 straight up in last 10 vs. Acadia.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024 (Semifinal): Bishop’s -14.5, won 59-0 → Cover, Under
- 2024 (Regular Season): Bishop’s -10.5, won 29-18 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Bishop’s -7.5, won 24-14 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Bishop’s Gaiters – 9.5
Acadia Axemen 45.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
