PREVIEW: Gee-Gees take to the road for Homecoming matchup with #1 Western

Photo: Greg Mason.
Photo: Greg Mason.
September 22, 2023

September 23, 2023

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (2-1) versus #1 Western Mustangs (4-0)
  • Location: Western Alumni Stadium – London, ON
  • Kickoff: 1:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Western 38, Ottawa 18 – Oct. 22, 2022
  • All-Time Record: Western leads 19-5 since 1971
  • Broadcast: OUA.tv  

OTTAWA LEADERS:

WESTERN LEADERS:

  • Major Stat Leaders (per game)
    • Passing yards: Evan Hillock – 303.3
    • Rushing yards: Keon Edwards – 106.8
    • Receiving yards: Mohsen Jamal – 100.8
    • Tackles: Lourenz Bowers-Kane – 5.8

GAME OVERVIEW: 

An outstanding test awaits the Gee-Gees as they travel to London, Ont. to take on undefeated and nationally top-ranked Western. A win at a packed Western Homecoming would be just what the doctor ordered for a somewhat banged up Ottawa squad.

Though the Mustangs galloped off to a 4-0 start, their last three margins of victory were smaller than has come to be expected. Five points against Queen's, 10 points against Carleton, and 12 against McMaster have shown they can be challenged, now it comes to finishing the job. 

Amlicar Polk still leads the OUA in rushing yardage per game (147.0) and coming off a two-touchdown effort will look to pace the offence once again. Defensively, Max Charbonneau sits second nationally in tackles per game (9.5), and will be key in stopping Western's potent rushing attack.