Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has unveiled its schedule for the 2025 football season.
Some key matchups to watch for are Aug. 31 when Western and Guelph play a rematch of last year’s OUA semifinal, Sept. 5 when Laurier and Queen’s play a rematch of last year’s OUA semifinal, and Oct. 18 when Laurier and Western meet for a rematch of last year’s Yates Cup.
Some notable CFL players who played collegiately in the OUA include Edmonton quarterback Tre Ford, Edmonton receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr., Saskatchewan receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker, Hamilton receiver Kiondre Smith, Calgary linebacker Fraser Sopik, and Edmonton defensive backs Tyrell Ford and Royce Metchie.
Week 1
Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. — McMaster Marauders at York Lions
Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. — Western Mustangs at Queen’s Gaels
Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. — Ottawa Gee-Gees at Waterloo Warriors
Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. — Toronto Varsity Blues at Carleton Ravens
Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. — Laurier Golden Hawks at Guelph Gryphons
Week 2
Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. — Queen’s Gaels at McMaster Marauders
Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. — York Lions at Ottawa Gee-Gees
Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. — Windsor Lancers at Laurier Golden Hawks
Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. — Waterloo Warriors at Toronto Varsity Blues
Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. — Guelph Gryphons at Western Mustangs
Week 3
Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. — Laurier Golden Hawks at Queen’s Gaels
Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. — Toronto Varsity Blues at York Lions
Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. — Carleton Ravens at Waterloo Warriors
Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. — Ottawa Gee-Gees at Western Mustangs
Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. — Guelph Gryphons at Windsor Lancers
Week 4
Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. — Waterloo Warriors at Laurier Golden Hawks
Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. — Western Mustangs at Carleton Ravens
Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. — Ottawa Gee-Gees at Guelph Gryphons
Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. — Queen’s Gaels at Toronto Varsity Blues
Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. — McMaster Marauders at Windsor Lancers
Week 5
Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. — Queen’s Gaels at Waterloo Warriors
Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. — Carleton Ravens at York Lions
Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. — Guelph Gryphons at McMaster Marauders
Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. — Windsor Lancers at Toronto Varsity Blues
Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. — Laurier Golden Hawks at Ottawa Gee-Gees
Week 6
Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. — McMaster Marauders at Western Mustangs
Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. — Toronto Varsity Blues at Laurier Golden Hawks
Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. — York Lions at Queen’s Gaels
Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. — Guelph Gryphons at Carleton Ravens
Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. — Waterloo Warriors at Windsor Lancers
Week 7
Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. — Western Mustangs at Windsor Lancers
Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. — Queen’s Gaels at Guelph Gryphons
Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. — McMaster Marauders at Toronto Varsity Blues
Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. — York Lions at Waterloo Warriors
Oct. 5 at 12 p.m. — Ottawa Gee-Gees at Carleton Ravens
Week 8
Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. — Carleton Ravens at Laurier Golden Hawks
Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. — Western Mustangs at York Lions
Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. — Waterloo Warriors at McMaster Marauders
Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. — Windsor Lancers at Ottawa Gee-Gees
Week 9
Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. — Windsor Lancers at Queen’s Gaels
Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. — Carleton Ravens at McMaster Marauders
Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. — York Lions at Guelph Gryphons
Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. — Toronto Varsity Blues at Ottawa Gee-Gees
Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. — Laurier Golden Hawks at Western Mustangs
2024 OUA standings
Laurier Golden Hawks 8-0
Western Mustangs 7-1
Guelph Gryphons 6-2
Windsor Lancers 5-3
Queen’s Gaels 5-3
Ottawa Gee-Gees 4-4
McMaster Marauders 4-4
Carleton Ravens 2-6
York Lions 2-6
Toronto Varsity Blues 1-7
Waterloo Warriors 0-8
