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Zachary Peters

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Dinos welcome Bisons in regular-season home finale

CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos are set to play out their final home game of the regular season as they prepare to host the Manitoba Bisons at McMahon Stadium this Saturday, October 24. 

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. MT as we enter Week 7 of the Canada West season. 

Tickets are available at GoDinos.com.

HEADLINES

  • The two sides met earlier in the conference season, with the Dinos mounting a third quarter comeback from 21-10 down to take it to overtime, before eventually falling 38-36 in double overtime. 
  • Manitoba hold a 7-3 record over the Dinos across the last 10 meetings, however Calgary holds a 45-16 winning record when playing at McMahon stadium.
  • The previous meeting between the Dinos and the Bisons at McMahon stadium saw the smallest margin of victory in the two programs history, with Calgary edging a 15-14 win.
  • In the last ten meetings between the Dinos and the Bisons, the home side have a 9-1 winning record.

University of Calgary Dinos (2-4)
Next Week: At Alberta

  • Quarterback David Jordan has completed 120 of 182 passes (65.9%) for 1,428 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, with Matt Sibley as his top target at 42 catches for 719 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 119.8 yards per game. 
  • Calgary is averaging 367.5 yards per game (268.7 passing, 98.8 rushing) through six games, has scored on all 18 trips to the red-zone, including 13 touchdowns. 
  • No team in the division has made more tackles than the Dinos this year, racking up 423 in total, with Everett Schmuland (62) and Osasare Odemwingie (59) leading the league in total tackles; the Dinos have six interceptions and three sacks through five games.

University of Manitoba Bisons (3-3)
Next Week: vs. Regina

  • Manitoba is averaging 21.7 points per game and allowing 25.7, with 296.2 total yards per game (179.0 passing, 123.3 rushing).
  • Quarterback Cole Anseeuw is 85 of 152 for 1,032 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions. 
  • Bisons recievers Nathan Udoh has 28 receptions for 319 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Mikun Odunga has 22 catches for 344 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Matanga leads the ground attack for Manitobam with 330 yards on 71 carries, while the defence has 10 sacks and eight interceptions, led by Macchia (40 tackles, two sacks) and Pereira (33 tackles, three interceptions).

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Players Mentioned

David Jordan

#14 David Jordan

QB
6' 4"
4th
Everett Schmuland

#51 Everett Schmuland

LB
6' 0"
4th
Matt Sibley

#87 Matt Sibley

WR
5' 10"
5th

Players Mentioned

David Jordan

#14 David Jordan

6' 4"
4th
QB
Everett Schmuland

#51 Everett Schmuland

6' 0"
4th
LB
Matt Sibley

#87 Matt Sibley

5' 10"
5th
WR