Venue & Start Time
- Stadium: Western Alumni Stadium, London, Ontario
- Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: OUA.tv / CBC Gem
Weather Forecast (London, ON)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon
- Temperature: ~51°F (10°C) at kickoff
- Wind: NW at 10–12 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance of rain
- Impact: Mild wind could affect long field goals and deep passing
Injury Report
- Guelph Gryphons:
- QB Tristan Aboud – Probable (ankle)
- RB Isaiah Smith – Available
- WR depth thin after midseason injuries
- Western Mustangs:
- QB Evan Hillock – Available
- RB Seth Robertson – Probable (shoulder)
- OL intact, no major absences
Key Player Matchups
- QB Tristan Aboud (Guelph) vs. QB Evan Hillock (Western): Aboud threw for 231 yards in the Week 1 meeting, but Hillock’s efficiency (242 yards, 3 TDs) powered Western’s 53–33 win.
- RB Isaiah Smith (Guelph) vs. RB Seth Robertson (Western): Smith is Guelph’s workhorse, while Robertson provides balance to Western’s high-powered offense.
- WR Marshall McCray (Guelph) vs. WR Jack Kelly (Western): McCray’s 130 yards in Week 1 showed his explosiveness, but Kelly’s 121 yards and TDs gave Western the edge.
- Defensive Fronts: Guelph must pressure Hillock, while Western’s D-line looks to contain Smith.
Team Recent Form
- Guelph:
- Points For: 26.3 Points Against: 31.4
- Last 5: W vs. York 34–27, L vs. Queen’s 17–27, W vs. Carleton 55–28, L vs. McMaster 15–25, L vs. Ottawa 23–30
- Western:
- Points For: 44.1 Points Against: 20.5
- Last 5: W vs. York, W vs. Windsor, W vs. McMaster, L vs. Queen’s (OT), W vs. Ottawa
Series History
- All-time: Western leads comfortably, with multiple Yates Cup titles in the past decade.
- 2025 Season: Western beat Guelph 53–33 on Aug. 31.
- Trend: Western has won 7 of the last 8 meetings.
Betting Trends
- Western: 6–2 ATS this season.
- Guelph: 3–5 ATS, but 2–1 ATS as double-digit underdogs.
- Over has hit in 4 of last 5 head-to-head games.
Historical Betting Results
- 2025 Week 1: Western -14.5, won 53–33 → Cover, Over
- 2024 Regular Season: Western -17.5, won 45–20 → Cover, Over
- 2023 Playoffs: Western -21.5, won 41–13 → Cover, Under
Final Score Prediction: Western 41 – Guelph 20
Game Odds
Guelph Gryphons 56
Western Mustangs – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
