Kickoff: 6:30 PM MDT
Venue: Foote Field, Edmonton, Alberta
Broadcast: Canada West TV / U SPORTS Live
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Clear skies, light breeze
Temperature at Kickoff: ~18°C (64°F)
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Ideal passing conditions; expect high-tempo offensive play.
Injury Report
Calgary Dinos:
- RB Tyson Philpot – Questionable (hamstring)
- LB Connor McGough – Probable (ankle)
Alberta Golden Bears:
- DB Marcello Simmons – Out (shoulder)
- WR Jalen Philpot – Cleared to play after minor quad strain
Key Player Matchups
QB Eli Hetlinger (Alberta) vs. Calgary Secondary: Hetlinger leads Canada West in passing yards (644) and is poised to exploit Calgary’s zone coverage.
RB Matthew Peterson (Calgary) vs. DL Reda Malki (Alberta): Peterson’s burst and vision will test Alberta’s run defense, which has allowed 181 rush yards/game.
WR Jalen Philpot (Alberta) vs. CB Tyson Harker (Calgary): Philpot’s route running and deep threat ability give him the edge in man coverage.
Recent Form
Calgary Dinos:
- Defeated Regina 27–20 in Week 1
- Lost to Manitoba 24–17 in Week 2
- Balanced offense, but inconsistent red zone execution
Alberta Golden Bears:
- Lost to Saskatchewan 31–28 in opener
- Dropped Week 2 to UBC 35–21
- Strong yardage totals (426.5 YPG) but plagued by penalties and run defense
Series History
- All-Time Head-to-Head: Calgary leads 36–12
- Last 5 Meetings: Calgary 4 wins, Alberta 1 win
- 2024 Season: Calgary won both matchups by double digits
- At Foote Field: Alberta hasn’t beaten Calgary at home since 2008
Trends:
- Calgary is 6-2 ATS in last 8 vs Alberta
- Alberta is 0-5 ATS in last 5 home games vs Calgary
- Over has hit in 4 of last 5 meetings
Game Odds
Calgary Dinos – 3.5
Alberta Golden Bears 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 11, 2025
