Venue & Game Details
- Stadium: Huskies Stadium, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Capacity: ~7,000
- Kickoff: 2:00 PM AT (1:00 PM ET)
- Competition: AUS University Football – Week 9
Weather Forecast (Halifax, NS – Nov. 1, 2025)
- Temperature: ~10°C (50°F) at kickoff
- Conditions: Mostly cloudy with light winds (10–15 km/h)
- Impact: Passing game should be manageable; no major weather disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Acadia Axemen:
- QB rotation unsettled; Nick Swain (kicker) healthy but offense has struggled.
- OL depth thin after midseason injuries.
- Saint Mary’s Huskies:
- QB Justin Shibley (Ottawa, ON) healthy and in form.
- RB Malik Williams (Ajax, ON) leads AUS in rushing TDs, fully fit.
- No major reported injuries to defensive starters.
Key Player Matchups
- Acadia WR Kian Bell vs. SMU Secondary: Bell remains Acadia’s most explosive playmaker, but the Huskies’ DBs already picked off three passes in their Sept. 27 meeting.
- SMU QB Justin Shibley vs. Acadia Pass Rush: Shibley has developed strong chemistry with WR Cherokee Robinson, including a 50-yard strike and TD in their last matchup.
- SMU RB Malik Williams vs. Acadia Front Seven: Williams scored his 7th rushing TD of the season in that same game, and remains the Huskies’ red-zone weapon.
Team Recent Form
- Acadia Axemen (2-6):
- Last 5: L-L-W-L-L
- Points For: 118 Points Against: 242
- Struggled offensively, averaging under 15 points per game.
- Saint Mary’s Huskies (7-1):
- Last 5: W-W-W-W-L
- Points For: 236 Points Against: 121
- Defense leads AUS in interceptions and points allowed.
Series History
- 2025 Season: SMU defeated Acadia 30-8 in Wolfville (Sept. 27).
- Recent Trend: Huskies have won 4 straight vs. Acadia, including multiple double-digit victories.
- All-Time: Historically competitive, but SMU currently holds the upper hand.
Betting Trends
- Acadia: 1-4 ATS in last 5; offense averaging just 12.5 points in losses.
- Saint Mary’s: 4-1 ATS in last 5; defense allowing only 15.1 points per game.
- Totals: Under has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings.
- Head-to-Head: SMU covered easily in their September matchup (30-8 final).
Projected Score: Saint Mary’s 31, Acadia 10
Game Odds
Acadia Axemen 44.5
Saint Mary’s Huskies – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025
