Venue & Game Information
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: TD Stadium, London, Ontario
- Capacity: ~8,000
- Broadcast: OUA.tv / Rogers TV London
Weather Forecast (London, ON)
- Temperature: ~61°F (16°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~56°F by late game
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, 20% chance of light showers
- Wind: 9–12 mph, cross-field breeze
- Impact: Passing/kicking could be affected by wind gusts, but overall favorable football weather
Injury Report
- Western Mustangs:
- QB Evan Hillock – healthy, expected starter
- RB Keon Edwards – probable (minor ankle soreness, expected to play)
- OL rotation intact, no major defensive injuries
- York Lions:
- QB Jonah Williams – healthy, expected starter
- RB Jalen John – questionable (hamstring)
- WR depth thin, but starters available
Key Player Matchups
- Quarterbacks:
- Evan Hillock (Western) – 1,450+ passing yards, 14 TD, 3 INT; efficient passer with championship pedigree.
- Jonah Williams (York) – 1,020 passing yards, 7 TD, 6 INT; capable of big plays but turnover-prone.
- Running Backs:
- Keon Edwards (Western) – 720 rushing yards, 8 TD; one of the OUA’s most dominant backs.
- Jalen John (York) – 310 rushing yards, 2 TD; questionable but key to York’s offensive balance.
- Receivers:
- Western: Savaughn Magnaye-Jones – 480 yards, 5 TD; deep threat and reliable target.
- York: Daniel Adeboboye – 340 yards, 3 TD; possession receiver who moves the chains.
- Defensive Playmakers:
- Western: LB Deionte Knight – 28 tackles, 4 sacks; disruptive force in the front seven.
- York: DB Jordan Robinson – 2 INT, 18 tackles; leader of the secondary.
Recent Team Form
- Western Mustangs (6–0):
- Last 3 games: Defeated Guelph (42–14), Carleton (38–17), and Waterloo (45–17).
- Strength: Balanced offense, elite rushing attack, top defense in OUA (allowing under 15 PPG).
- Weakness: Rarely tested in close games; tendency to start slow before pulling away.
- York Lions (2–4):
- Last 3 games: Lost to McMaster (27–10), beat Toronto (24–21), lost to Carleton (31–14).
- Strength: Opportunistic defense, improved offensive line play.
- Weakness: Inconsistent QB play, struggles against top-tier defenses.
Series History
- All-time series: Western leads 48–3.
- Recent meetings:
- 2024: Western 62, York 3
- 2023: Western 55, York 7
- Western has won 27 straight games vs. York, dating back to the early 1990s.
Betting Trends
- Western:
- 5-1 ATS this season.
- 3-0 ATS at home.
- 4 of last 6 games have gone Over.
- York:
- 2-4 ATS this season.
- 1-2 ATS on the road.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone Under.
Historical Betting Results
- Western: Consistently dominant ATS vs. York, covering in 7 of last 8 meetings.
- York: Rarely competitive against Western, often failing to cover spreads of 25+.
- Totals: Matchups between these teams have leaned Over due to Western’s offensive explosions.
Game Odds
Western Mustangs – 28
York Lions 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 9, 2025
