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Six offensive linesmen lined up in blue UBC jerseys on a football field.

‘Birds fall to Bisons, start football season 0–2

On Friday night at Thunderbird Stadium, the UBC Thunderbirds lost 33–10 to the University of Manitoba Bisons.

Annaliese Gumboc and Saumya Kamra Sports September 10

‘It’s simply a mindset’: Football looks to replicate last season’s success

Coming off one of their most successful seasons, here's what you can expect from your football team for the upcoming year.

Caleb Peterson Sports August 29

The NFL has never drafted a player straight from UBC. Giovanni Manu and Theo Benedet could change that

As the 2024 NFL Draft draws nearer, the dream of playing professional football becomes more of a reality for teammates Theo Benedet and Giovanni Manu.

Annaliese Gumboc Sports April 25

T-Birds’ Vanier Cup bid ends with heartbreaking loss to Montréal

On Saturday, the Thunderbirds failed to bring home the Vanier Cup after losing 16–9 in a defensive battle with the University of Montréal Carabins.

Annaliese Gumboc Sports November 29

Vanier Cup preview: UBC football takes on Montréal for national title

They might be underdogs, but that hasn’t stopped them before.

Annaliese Gumboc Sports November 23

T-Birds advance to national football championship

At Thunderbird Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the UBC football team claimed their first-ever Mitchell Bowl, breezing through the national semi-final with a 47–17 thrashing of the St. Francis Xavier X-Men.

Annaliese Gumboc Sports November 20

Thunderbirds win Hardy Cup with unbelievable last-second play

On Saturday afternoon, UBC pulled off an incredible last-minute comeback against the University of Alberta Golden Bears, claiming the Hardy Cup with a 28–27 victory at Thunderbird Stadium.

Annaliese Gumboc Sports November 14

Football comes back to defeat Bisons, advance to Hardy Cup Final

On Saturday, the Thunderbirds beat the University of Manitoba Bisons 29–21 in the Hardy Cup semi-final.

Caleb Peterson Sports November 7

Thunderbirds beat Golden Bears to secure top place in playoffs

The 'Birds beat the University of Alberta Golden Bears 23–10, capturing the home turf advantage for playoffs.

Jocelyn Bogart Sports November 1

Football overcomes first half scare to defeat Regina 31–20

On Saturday, the T-Birds returned to form to secure a win and gain momentum nearing the end of the regular season.

Caleb Peterson Sports October 23

Football upset in 20–6 loss to previously winless Dinos

On Saturday, a stalled Thunderbird offence handed the University of Calgary Dinos their first win of the season, losing 20–6 in a shocking upset.

Caleb Peterson Sports October 17

'We have the talent': Football eyes the prize at the midpoint

We're halfway through the T-Bird's record-breaking football season. Here's how they are doing and what to look forward to.

Caleb Peterson Sports October 12

Football suffers first loss in back-and-forth battle with Saskatchewan

In a rematch of last year's Hardy Cup finals, UBC lost to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies 34–31.

Caleb Peterson Sports October 5

Thunderbirds use strong second half to defeat Alberta 54–37 at Homecoming

The 'Birds were victorious at Homecoming for the first time since 2017 with a strong performance from the defence.

Caleb Peterson Sports September 25

Thunderbirds crush Bisons 56–10 in resounding victory

On Saturday afternoon, the Thunderbirds continued their winning streak, defeating the University of Manitoba Bisons in a dominant fashion.

Annaliese Gumboc Sports September 19