CIS-CFB Game Preview: Queen’s Gaels (4-2) vs. Guelph Gryphons (2-4)

Venue & Logistics

• Stadium: Alumni Stadium, University of Guelph (15 Lang Way, Guelph, Ontario).
• Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM EDT.
• Capacity: ~7,500.
• Event: Homecoming Game for Guelph.

Weather Forecast (Guelph, ON)

• Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds.
• Temperature at kickoff: ~18°C (64°F).
• Winds: 10–15 km/h from the west.
• Chance of rain: 20%.
• Impact: Mild fall weather, no major disruptions expected.

Injury Report

• Queen’s Gaels (4–2):
  • RB rotation healthy; star RB expected to play.
  • One starting linebacker questionable with a shoulder injury.
  • Secondary intact.
• Guelph Gryphons (2–4):
• QB1 healthy, but OL depth thin after losing a starter vs. McMaster.
• WR2 questionable with hamstring tightness.
• Defensive back ruled out for the season.

Key Player Matchups

• Queen’s RB vs. Guelph Front Seven:
  Queen’s has averaged 200+ rushing yards in recent wins. Guelph’s run defense has been inconsistent, giving up big plays.
• Guelph QB vs. Queen’s Secondary:
  Guelph’s QB has shown flashes (55 points vs. Carleton last week), but Queen’s has forced multiple turnovers in three straight games.
• Queen’s Offensive Line vs. Guelph Pass Rush:
  If Guelph can’t generate pressure, Queen’s balanced attack could dominate time of possession.

Recent Team Form

• Queen’s Gaels (4–2):
  • Last 5: L–W–W–W–W.
  • Wins: McMaster (38–4), Toronto (44–6), Waterloo (58–18), York (57–5).
  • Losses: Western (42–45, 4OT), Laurier (32–47).
  • Trend: Riding a 3‑game win streak, averaging 53 points in that span.
• Guelph Gryphons (2–4):
• Last 5: L–W–L–L–W.
• Wins: Windsor (31–17), Carleton (55–28).
• Losses: Laurier (28–33), Western (33–53), Ottawa (23–30), McMaster (15–25).
• Trend: Snapped a 3‑game skid with a dominant win over Carleton.

Conference Context

• Conference: Ontario University Athletics (OUA), U SPORTS football.
• Implications:
• Queen’s (4–2) is pushing for a top‑3 playoff seed.
• Guelph (2–4) is fighting to stay in the playoff hunt, making this Homecoming game critical.

Series History

• All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Queen’s leads the modern OUA series.
• Recent Meetings:
  • 2024: Queen’s defeated Guelph.
  • Guelph’s last win over Queen’s came in 2021.
• Trend: Queen’s has won 3 of the last 4 matchups.

Betting Trends

• Queen’s Gaels:
  • 4–2 ATS (against the spread) in 2025.
  • 3 of last 4 games have gone over the total.
• Guelph Gryphons:
• 2–4 ATS this season.
• 4 of last 5 games have gone over due to defensive lapses.

Historical Betting Results

• Last 5 head‑to‑head (ATS): Queen’s 4–1 vs. Guelph.
• Totals: 3 overs, 2 unders.
• Average Margin: Queen’s by 11 points.

Game Odds

Queen’s Gaels                   – 9.5

Guelph Gryphons            53

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025