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Game Information
Date Saturday, October 28
Time 7 p.m.
Location Saskatoon, SK
Venue Griffiths Stadium in PotashCorp Park
Watch Sasktel Max /Canadawest.tv
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Series ('71) MB leads 44-43
@ SSK SSK leads 22-20
Current Streak SSK - 1 W
Last Meeting Sept.1, 2017
SSK 43 @ MB 23
5 Things
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If both Alberta and Saskatchewan finish 3-5, the tie-break will come down to overall PF/PA. Given the two teams finished 1-1 against each other (the first two-team tie-breaker is head-to-head record), and with identical head-to-head PF/PA totals (second tie-breaker when two teams are tied), overall PF/PA would be used to determine the fourth and final playoff spot. The Huskies enter the weekend with a 14-point cushion in that category, meaning Alberta would need to outscore Calgary by 15 more points than Saskatchewan's margin of victory in their game against Manitoba to claim a playoff spot.
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A loss would remove the Huskies from all playoff scenarios. It would be the first time since 2001, the Huskies have missed the postseason.
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Last week, Alberta chased quarterback Kyle Siemens from the game after failing to find the end zone uncharacteristically for the senior, who has 18 touchdown passes in 2017.
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In the earlier matchup this year, the Huskies defence stopped a Bisons' second half comeback bid by holding their opponent to zero points in the fourth quarter.
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It is Great Western Fan Appreciation night. Prizes will be given out to lucky fans all night long. Fifth-year athletes will also be honoured pre-game.
By The Numbers
1 - The Huskies need to win to secure the final playoff spot.
20 - The Huskies outscored the Bisons by 20 points in the first meeting of the season.
77.5 - In the Week 1 meeting, Kyle Siemens had a 77.5% completition rate - his highest in a 2017 game.
343 - Quarterback Kyle Siemens is 343 yards away from setting the Huskies single season record.
Scouting The Bisons
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Manitoba has scored a Canada West low 20.6 points per game.
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In their first three games, QB Theo Deezar would throw four interceptions and three touchdowns. Since week four, Des Catellier has taken over starting duties, throwing seven interceptions with two touchdowns.
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Manitoba kicks field goals at a 84% rate, a Canada West high. The Bisons also return kicks and punts at a combined 14.6-yard average, leading the Canada West.
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The Bisons' 70% total red zone percentage is the lowest in the conference, and they only earn touchdowns on 40% of their trips.