Venue & Start Time
- Stadium: Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park, Saskatoon, SK
- Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET)
- Broadcast: Canada West TV / SaskTel MaxTV
Weather Forecast (Saskatoon, SK)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, breezy
- Temperature: ~46°F (8°C) at kickoff, dipping to 42°F by 4th quarter
- Wind: NW at 12–15 mph
- Precipitation: 10% chance of light showers
- Impact: Wind could affect special teams and long passing plays
Injury Report (Week 20 CFL/U SPORTS reports as reference)
- Manitoba Bisons:
- QB1 healthy, but OL depth thin
- WR rotation missing one starter (undisclosed)
- Saskatchewan Huskies:
- QB Noah Pelletier – Available
- RB1 healthy, DL rotation missing one starter (ankle)
Key Player Matchups
- QB Manitoba vs. QB Noah Pelletier (Saskatchewan): Pelletier’s efficiency and experience give the Huskies a clear edge.
- RB Manitoba vs. LB Saskatchewan: Manitoba must establish the run to slow the game down.
- WR Corps Manitoba vs. Saskatchewan Secondary: Huskies’ DBs have been opportunistic, forcing turnovers.
- DL Manitoba vs. Saskatchewan OL: If Manitoba can generate pressure, they can keep it close.
Team Recent Form
- Manitoba Bisons (2025): 1–6 entering final week, struggling offensively (under 20 PPG).
- Saskatchewan Huskies (2025): 5–2, playoff-bound, averaging 30+ PPG with a top-3 defense in Canada West.
- Recent Form:
- Manitoba: L–L–W–L–L
- Saskatchewan: W–W–L–W–W
Series History
- All-time: Saskatchewan leads the modern series comfortably.
- Recent: Saskatchewan has won 12 straight vs. Manitoba.
- Last Meeting (Feb 2025, hockey crossover): Saskatchewan 4–2 over Manitoba.
- Football Note: Manitoba upset Saskatchewan 21–20 earlier in 2025 in a rare win, but Huskies have otherwise dominated.
Betting Trends
- Saskatchewan: 4–1 ATS in last 5 Canada West games.
- Manitoba: 1–4 ATS in last 5.
- Under has hit in 3 of last 4 head-to-head matchups.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Saskatchewan -10.5, won 27–10 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Saskatchewan -13.5, won 31–14 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Saskatchewan -7.5, won 24–17 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Manitoba Bisons 48.5
Saskatchewan Huskies – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
