Venue & Timing
- Location: Griffiths Stadium, Saskatoon, SK
- Kickoff: 12:30 PM ET (11:30 AM local time)
- Event: U Sports Football — Mitchell Bowl (National Semifinal)
Weather Forecast
- Conditions: Cold prairie afternoon, 34°F at kickoff
- Wind: 15–18 mph, gusty northwest winds
- Impact: Passing may be difficult; rushing and special teams will be decisive factors
Injury Report
- Laurier Golden Hawks:
- QB1 healthy, coming off MVP-level OUA Yates Cup performance.
- WR rotation intact, no major absences.
- Saskatchewan Huskies:
- RB1 probable (ankle).
- Defensive backfield missing one starter (hamstring).
Key Player Matchups
- Laurier QB vs. Huskies Secondary: Golden Hawks average 32 PPG, facing a Huskies defense that has allowed under 20 PPG in CW play.
- Saskatchewan RB unit vs. Laurier Front Seven: Huskies rely on a power run game behind their offensive line; Laurier’s defensive front has been dominant in OUA.
- Special Teams: Laurier kicker reliable from 40+, while Saskatchewan has one of the best punt return units in U Sports.
Team Recent Form
- Laurier Golden Hawks (8–0, OUA):
- Wins: Western (28–24), Queen’s (31–14), Guelph (35–21), McMaster (27–17), Toronto (41–10), York (56–7), Waterloo (38–14), Carleton (33–20).
- Recent Form: Perfect season, offense averaging 34 PPG, defense allowing 16 PPG.
- Saskatchewan Huskies (7–1, CW):
- Wins: Calgary (42–17), Alberta (31–21), Manitoba (38–10), Regina (27–24), UBC (30–27), Calgary (44–14), Manitoba (35–20).
- Loss: UBC (28–24).
- Recent Form: 5–1 in last six, offense averaging 30 PPG, defense allowing 18 PPG.
Series History
- Rare national semifinal matchup; OUA vs. CW teams typically meet only in Mitchell Bowl.
- Last OUA–CW Mitchell Bowl clash: Western defeated Saskatchewan in 2021.
- Laurier’s last national semifinal appearance: 2005 (Vanier Cup champions).
Betting Trends
- Laurier: 7–1 ATS, covering in all major wins.
- Saskatchewan: 6–2 ATS, strong at home in Saskatoon.
- Totals: Laurier games trending Under due to defensive dominance; Saskatchewan games split evenly.
Historical Betting Results
- Laurier covered in their Yates Cup win vs. Western (28–24).
- Saskatchewan covered in 4 of their last 5 CW wins.
- Average combined score in recent national semifinals: 47 points.
Summary: The Mitchell Bowl showcases two elite programs. Laurier’s undefeated run and balanced offense meet Saskatchewan’s physical rushing attack and home-field advantage. Expect a defensive, physical battle shaped by weather and line play. The Huskies’ depth and prairie conditions tilt the edge slightly, but Laurier’s resilience makes this a close contest.
Prediction: Huskies 27–23.
Game Odds
Laurier Golden Hawks 49.5
Saskatchewan Huskies – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 14, 2025
