Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 5:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM MT
- Venue: Foote Field, Edmonton, Alberta
- Capacity: ~3,500
- Conference: Canada West (U SPORTS)
Weather Forecast (Edmonton, AB)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~61°F (16°C), cooling into the mid-50s by the 4th quarter
- Conditions: Partly cloudy skies
- Wind: 9–12 mph from the northwest
- Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers late in the game
- Impact: Slight crosswind could affect special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
- British Columbia Thunderbirds:
- RB rotation intact; no major reported injuries to starters.
- OL depth slightly tested after Week 4 vs. Calgary.
- Alberta Golden Bears:
- QB situation unsettled after early-season struggles; starter expected to play but under pressure.
- Defensive backfield missing one starter (undisclosed injury).
(Note: U SPORTS programs release limited injury info, so updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- UBC QB vs. Alberta Secondary
- UBC’s passing game has been inconsistent but showed flashes against Manitoba.
- Alberta’s secondary has been vulnerable, giving up multiple explosive plays per game.
- UBC Defensive Front vs. Alberta Run Game
- UBC has held opponents under 100 rushing yards in 2 of 4 games.
- Alberta’s offense has struggled to establish the run, averaging under 3.5 yards per carry.
- Special Teams Edge
- UBC’s kicking game has been reliable (80% FG).
- Alberta has struggled with punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- British Columbia Thunderbirds (2–2)
- W 21–9 vs. Manitoba (Aug 28)
- L 14–51 @ Saskatchewan (Sept 5)
- L 20–37 vs. Regina (Sept 12)
- W 27–24 vs. Calgary (Sept 19, Homecoming)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent against top-tier CanWest opponents.
- Alberta Golden Bears (0–4)
- L 13–38 vs. Saskatchewan
- L 10–31 @ Manitoba
- L 17–42 vs. Regina
- L 20–35 @ Calgary
- Strengths: Young roster gaining experience, flashes of offensive rhythm.
- Weaknesses: Defensive breakdowns, turnover margin (-6).
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Canada West conference rivals.
- UBC is fighting to stay in the Hardy Cup playoff picture.
- Alberta is seeking its first win of 2025 to avoid falling out of postseason contention.
Series History
- All-time series: UBC leads comfortably.
- Last 5 meetings: UBC has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: UBC swept Alberta, including a 38–21 win in Edmonton.
- Trend: UBC has dominated recent matchups, particularly with its defensive front.
Betting Trends
- UBC:
- 2–2 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Alberta
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Alberta:
- 0–4 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 Canada West games
- 5 of last 6 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: UBC -7.5 covered in a 38–21 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: UBC -3.5 covered in a 27–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Alberta +6.5 upset UBC 30–27 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
British Columbia Thunderbirds – 10.5
Alberta Golden Bears 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 25, 2025
