Kickoff: 1:00 PM EDT
Venue: Varsity Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
Broadcast: OUA TV / U SPORTS Live
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Sunny with light winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~24°C (75°F)
Humidity: ~52%
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Ideal conditions for vertical passing and special teams; expect clean execution and high tempo.
Injury Report
Queen’s Gaels:
- QB Alex Vreeken – Probable (shoulder tightness)
- WR Richard Burton – Questionable (ankle sprain)
- LB Nolan Bedard – Out (concussion protocol)
Toronto Varsity Blues:
- RB Daniel Diodati – Cleared to play after hamstring strain
- DB Josh Ocampo – Questionable (groin soreness)
- OL Marcus Grant – Probable (knee inflammation)
Key Player Matchups
QB Alex Vreeken (Queen’s) vs. Toronto Secondary: Vreeken’s arm strength and timing will test Toronto’s zone coverage, especially if Ocampo is limited.
RB Daniel Diodati (Toronto) vs. DL Nolan Bedard (Queen’s): With Bedard sidelined, Diodati’s inside-zone runs could exploit Queen’s interior defense.
WR Richard Burton (Queen’s) vs. CB Isaiah Joseph (Toronto): Burton’s route precision and red zone efficiency give him the edge in contested catches.
Recent Form
Queen’s Gaels (1–1):
- Defeated McMaster 38–4 in Week 1
- Lost to Western 42–41 in Week 2
- Offense averaging 39.5 points/game; defense allowing 23.0
Toronto Varsity Blues (1–1):
- Lost to Waterloo 26–23 in opener
- Beat York 42–23 in Week 2
- Defense ranks top-5 in OUA in sacks but struggling in red zone containment
Series History
- All-Time Head-to-Head: Queen’s leads 28–9
- Last 5 Meetings: Queen’s 5 wins
- 2024 Season: Queen’s won 45–21 at home
- At Varsity Stadium: Queen’s has won 4 straight
Trends:
- Queen’s is 6-1 ATS in last 7 vs Toronto
- Toronto is 3-5 ATS in last 8 home games
- Over has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings
- Queen’s is 7-0 SU when scoring 30+ points since 2023
Game Odds
Queen’s Gaels – 5.5
Toronto Varsity Blues 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
