Venue & Game Details
- Matchup: Guelph Gryphons (1–3, OUA) vs. Carleton Ravens (2–2, OUA)
- Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: TAAG Park, Ottawa, Ontario
- Capacity: ~3,000
- Conference: Ontario University Athletics (U SPORTS)
Weather Forecast (Ottawa, ON)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~18°C (64°F), cooling into the upper 50s by evening
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks
- Wind: 12–16 km/h from the northwest
- Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
- Impact: Mild crosswinds could affect special teams and long passing plays
Injury Report
- Guelph Gryphons:
- QB Tristan Aboud expected to start despite heavy pressure faced in Week 4 vs. McMaster.
- RB Marshall McCray (4 rushing TDs this season) healthy and key to the offense.
- OL depth thin after early-season injuries.
- Carleton Ravens:
- QB group healthy, starter expected to play.
- WR corps intact, which has been central to their offensive rhythm.
- Defensive secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
(Note: OUA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Guelph QB Tristan Aboud vs. Carleton Pass Rush
- Aboud has struggled under pressure; Carleton’s defensive line has been opportunistic in forcing sacks.
- RB Marshall McCray (Guelph) vs. Carleton Front Seven
- McCray has been Guelph’s most consistent weapon, averaging nearly 5 yards per carry.
- Carleton must contain him to force Guelph into passing downs.
- Carleton WRs vs. Guelph Secondary
- Carleton’s passing game has been efficient, with multiple receivers averaging over 60 yards per game.
- Guelph’s secondary has allowed several explosive plays in recent weeks.
Recent Team Form
- Guelph Gryphons (1–3)
- L 28–33 vs. Laurier (Aug 23)
- L 33–53 @ Western (Aug 31)
- W 31–17 @ Windsor (Sept 6)
- L 23–30 vs. Ottawa (Sept 13)
- L 15–25 @ McMaster (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense when OL holds up, strong RB play.
- Weaknesses: Turnovers, pass protection, red-zone inefficiency.
- Carleton Ravens (2–2)
- W 27–20 vs. Toronto (Week 1)
- L 24–31 @ Laurier (Week 2)
- W 33–27 vs. York (Week 3)
- L 26–35 @ Queen’s (Week 4)
- Strengths: Passing game, home-field advantage at TAAG Park.
- Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, inconsistent run defense.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are OUA conference rivals.
- Guelph is trying to climb out of the bottom half of the standings.
- Carleton is looking to get above .500 and strengthen its playoff positioning.
Series History
- All-time series: Carleton leads in recent years since their program’s 2013 revival.
- Last 5 meetings: Carleton has won 3 of 5.
- 2024 season: Carleton defeated Guelph 27–24 in Ottawa.
- Trend: Games between these two have often been close, with several decided by one score.
Betting Trends
- Guelph:
- 1–4 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 OUA games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
- Carleton:
- 2–2 ATS in 2025
- 3–1 ATS in last 4 vs. Guelph
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Carleton -3.5 covered in a 27–24 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: Guelph +6.5 upset Carleton 31–28 (Over cashed).
- 2022: Carleton -7.5 covered in a 34–20 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
Guelph Gryphons 51.5
Carleton Ravens – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
