CIS-CFB Game Preview: Acadia Axemen (2-5) vs. Bishop’s Gaiters (4-3)

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Venue & Start Time

  • Stadium: Coulter Field, Lennoxville, Quebec
  • Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast: AUS TV / Eastlink Community Sports

Weather Forecast

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool fall afternoon
  • Temperature: 50°F (10°C) at kickoff
  • Wind: NW at 10–12 mph
  • Precipitation: 15% chance of light showers
  • Impact: Wind could affect special teams and long passing plays

Injury Report

  • Acadia Axemen:
    • QB Riley Naujoks – Probable (shoulder)
    • RB Dante Tabacu – Game-time decision (knee)
    • WR Julien Poirier-McKiggan – Out (concussion protocol)
  • Bishop’s Gaiters:
  • QB Justin Quirion – Probable (ankle)
  • RB O’Shae Ho-Sang – Questionable (hamstring)
  • DB Alex MacDonald – Out (shoulder)

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Riley Naujoks (Acadia) vs. Bishop’s Pass Rush: Naujoks must avoid turnovers against a defense that thrives on pressure.
  • RB Dante Tabacu (Acadia) vs. LB Corps of Bishop’s: If healthy, Tabacu provides balance to Acadia’s struggling offense.
  • QB Justin Quirion (Bishop’s) vs. Acadia Secondary: Quirion’s efficiency will test a defense that has allowed 246 passing yards per game.
  • WR Joey Julien (Bishop’s) vs. Acadia CBs: Julien’s deep threat ability could create mismatches.

Team Recent Form

  • Acadia:
    • Points For: 8.3 Points Against: 25.2
    • Last 5: L–L–L–W–L
    • Offense averaging just 227 yards per game, struggling in red-zone efficiency.
  • Bishop’s:
  • Points For: 23.3 Points Against: 26.0
  • Last 5: L–L–W–W–W
  • Strong at home (2–1), balanced attack with 200+ passing yards per game.

Series History

  • All-time (since Bishop’s joined AUS in 2017): Bishop’s leads 9–7.
  • Recent: Bishop’s has won 9 straight vs. Acadia, including a 20–5 win earlier this season (Sept. 20, 2025).
  • Largest Margin: Bishop’s 70–7 (2024).
  • Closest Game: Bishop’s 15–14 (2021).

Betting Trends

  • Bishop’s: 7–2 ATS in last 9 AUS games.
  • Acadia: 2–8 ATS in last 10 overall.
  • Under has hit in 6 of Bishop’s last 9 road games.
  • Bishop’s is 10–0 SU in last 10 vs. Acadia.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024 AUS 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

Final Score Prediction: Bishop’s 27 – Acadia 10

Game Odds

Acadia Axemen                45.5

Bishop’s Gaels                  – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025