Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ADT
- Venue: Raymond Field, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
- Capacity: ~3,000
- Conference: Atlantic University Sport (U SPORTS)
Weather Forecast (Wolfville, NS)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~18°C (64°F), cooling into the mid-50s by evening
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks
- Wind: 10–14 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers late in the game
- Impact: Mild crosswinds could affect special teams and long passing plays
Injury Report
- Saint Mary’s Huskies:
- RB rotation healthy; no major reported injuries to starters.
- OL depth slightly tested after Week 4 loss to StFX.
- Acadia Axemen:
- QB situation unsettled; starter expected to play but has been under pressure behind a struggling offensive line.
- Defensive secondary missing one starter (undisclosed injury).
(Note: AUS programs release limited injury info, so updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Saint Mary’s QB vs. Acadia Secondary
- SMU’s passing game has been efficient, averaging over 200 yards per game.
- Acadia’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays in each of its four games.
- Saint Mary’s Defensive Front vs. Acadia Run Game
- SMU has held opponents under 100 rushing yards in 2 of 4 games.
- Acadia’s offense has struggled to establish the run, averaging under 3.5 yards per carry.
- Special Teams Edge
- SMU’s kicking game has been reliable (80% FG).
- Acadia has struggled with punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Saint Mary’s Huskies (3–1)
- W 35–7 vs. Acadia (Aug 22)
- W 46–7 @ Mount Allison (Aug 30)
- W 33–7 vs. Bishop’s (Sept 6)
- L 17–20 @ StFX (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Close-game execution (late collapse vs. StFX).
- Acadia Axemen (1–3)
- L 7–35 @ Saint Mary’s (Aug 22)
- L 17–46 vs. Mount Allison (Aug 30)
- L 21–33 @ Bishop’s (Sept 6)
- W 24–20 vs. StFX (Sept 20, first win of season)
- Strengths: Young roster gaining experience, flashes of offensive rhythm.
- Weaknesses: Defensive breakdowns, turnover margin (-5).
Series History
- All-time series: Saint Mary’s leads comfortably.
- Last 5 meetings: SMU has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: SMU swept Acadia, including a 35–7 win in Halifax.
- Trend: SMU has dominated recent matchups, particularly with its defensive front.
Betting Trends
- Saint Mary’s:
- 3–1 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Acadia
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Acadia:
- 1–3 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 AUS games
- 5 of last 6 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: SMU -7.5 covered in a 35–7 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: SMU -3.5 covered in a 27–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Acadia +6.5 upset SMU 30–27 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Saint Mary’s Huskies – 9.5
Acadia Axemen 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
