Kickoff: 1:00 PM ADT
Venue: Coulter Field, Lennoxville, Quebec
Broadcast: AUS TV / U SPORTS Live
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Sunny with light winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~22°C (72°F)
Humidity: ~60%
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Ideal conditions for aerial attacks and special teams; expect clean execution and high tempo.
Injury Report
St. Francis Xavier X-Men:
- QB Silas Fanning – Probable (rib bruise)
- WR Isaiah Okafor – Questionable (ankle sprain)
- LB Liam O’Connell – Out (concussion protocol)
Bishop’s Gaiters:
- RB Nathan Walker – Cleared to play after hamstring strain
- DB Malik Pierre – Questionable (groin tightness)
- OL Jordan Desrosiers – Probable (knee inflammation)
Key Player Matchups
QB Silas Fanning (StFX) vs. Bishop’s Secondary: Fanning’s deep-ball accuracy and mobility will test Bishop’s depleted defensive backfield.
RB Nathan Walker (Bishop’s) vs. DL Connor MacNeil (StFX): Walker’s downhill style could wear down StFX’s front seven, especially with O’Connell sidelined.
WR Isaiah Okafor (StFX) vs. CB Malik Pierre (Bishop’s): If Okafor suits up, his route precision and YAC ability give him the edge.
Recent Form
St. Francis Xavier X-Men:
- Defeated Mount Allison 35–21 in Week 1
- Beat Acadia 31–17 in Week 2
- Offense averaging 33.0 points/game; defense allowing just 19.0
Bishop’s Gaiters:
- Opened with a 27–24 loss to Acadia
- Rebounded with a 24–20 win over Saint Mary’s
- Defense ranks top-3 in AUS in third-down stops and red zone efficiency
Series History
- All-Time Head-to-Head: StFX leads 14–6
- Last 5 Meetings: StFX 4 wins, Bishop’s 1 win
- 2024 Season: StFX won both matchups by 10+ points
- At Coulter Field: Bishop’s has won 2 of last 4
Trends:
- StFX is 5-1 ATS in last 6 vs Bishop’s
- Bishop’s is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games
- Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings
- StFX is 7-0 SU when scoring 30+ points since 2023
Game Odds
St. Francis Xavier X-Men – 3
Bishop’s Gaiters 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
