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The University of Saskatchewan Huskies edged the Regina Rams 25‑24 on Saturday to take back the Hardy Cup, claiming the Canada West football championship and avenging last year’s 19‑14 defeat.
The 88th Hardy Cup marked only the second all‑Saskatchewan championship matchup in over two decades and the first back-to-back provincial final between the same teams. The Regina Rams had captured their first all-Saskatchewan Hardy Cup in over 20 years last season.
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies edged out the Regina Rams 25-24 to win the Hardy Cup on Nov. 8, 2025. The Huskies reclaimed the Canada West title and avenging last year’s loss.
Trailing 24‑9 in the fourth quarter, the Huskies mounted a thrilling comeback, scoring 16 unanswered points to claim the title.
Kicker Lucas Scott secured the game-winning field goal, delivering perhaps the most important kick of the Huskies’ season.
“I just knew I was going to hit that kick,” said Scott. “I mean, it’s just all I’ve ever dreamt of.”
Runningback Ryker Frank, a fifth-year player, described the second half turnaround as a testament to the team’s resilience.
“Just coming down the wire there, just it’s never over,” said Frank. “I mean, we’ve been in situations like that before and just having faith in the team, just executing when you need to, it’s never over. “
Huskies Coach Scott Flory praised the team’s focus in the final minutes.
“I mean, man, we made it hard on ourselves. A few turnovers there, a couple misplays, obviously here and there,” said Flory.
“But at the end of the day, I mean, you got to make the plays when the plays are needed.”
With the win, the Huskies move one victory away from reaching the Vanier Cup, which will be played in Regina later this month — the first time the game will be held in the city and only the third time in Western Canada.
Their next stop is the Mitchell Bowl, where they will face Queen’s University in Saskatchewan next week.
Frank highlighted the team’s work ethic and culture as key factors in preparing for big moments like the Mitchell Bowl.
“Showing up every day with your hard hat on, work boots on, just getting better so that you know when your moment comes, you’re ready for it,” he said.
The Huskies previously captured the Hardy Cup in 2021 and 2022 but fell in the Vanier Cup both years.
They entered the postseason with a dominant 7‑1 regular-season record, claiming first place in the six-team Canada West conference.
Meanwhile, the Rams reached the final by outlasting the Manitoba Bisons in a dramatic 32‑29 double-overtime semi-final.
The Mitchell Bowl will be played on Nov. 15 at 2:15 p.m. CST.
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