Football

A three-framed collage of a rugby player, a basketball player and a hockey goalie in behind a cut out of the UBC Thunderbird mascot.

April 9 sportsUbyssey Sports Staff with Photos by Mackenzie Burley, Saumya Kamra and Danielle Simon

The Ubyssey's sports staff year-end report

For the end of the 2024/25 academic year, we rounded up our top sports + rec staff to look back on the monumental year.

An illustration of a Guardian Cap over a football helmet with a halo above it and an angel wing on the side of it.

January 10 sportsCaleb Peterson and Danielle Simon with Illustrations by Emilija Vītols Harrison

Are Guardian Caps football's future?

Football has a big problem — concussions. But sports technology is evolving, including those such as the Guardian Caps, that looks to minimize these life-altering head injuries and now that sports technology has come to UBC.

A Black football player in a white jersey with the number 18 on it hoists the Grey Cup with two hands above his head. The image is shot from below and the roof of BC Place is visible. Around the player is blue and white confetti falling from the ceiling.

November 19 sportsLauren Kasowski

Toronto Argonauts win 111th Grey Cup after fourth quarter push

On Sunday afternoon at BC Place, the Toronto Argonauts proved the doubters wrong and defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a 41–24 upset to become the 2024 CFL champions.

November 14 sportsCaleb Peterson with Photos by Zoe Wagner

The Grey Cup is in Vancouver. What should you expect?

On Sunday, the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts will battle it out at BC Place for the 111th Grey Cup. Here's what you should know before the big game.

A Black football player in a navy blue jersey kit and a white helmet breaks through a tackle by a player in a white jersey and green helmet. The two players are outside in daylight on a football field near the end zone.

November 5 sportsCaleb Peterson with Photos by Zoe Wagner

Last minute collapse against Huskies ends football season

The 2024 UBC football season came to a close Saturday afternoon at Thunderbird Stadium with a 38–33 loss, after a last play comeback from the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

A football player in a white jersey kit and helmet runs with the ball tucked in their right arm. The background, showing a football field and other players, is blurred.

October 29 sportsCaleb Peterson

Manitoba run game humbles 'Birds in 51–38 loss

The 'Birds travelled to Manitoba to face the University of Manitoba Bisons on Saturday in a fight for top spot in the Canada West conference. They came up short, losing 51–38.

A football player in a navy blue jersey and a white helmet runs with the ball tucked in his left arm as another player in a red helmet and white jersey is attempting to wrap his arms around him. They are on a green football field at night, with visible raindrops in the background of the photo.

October 22 sportsAnnaliese Gumboc with Photos by Zoe Wagner

'Birds thrash Dinos in rain, clinch playoff spot

An atmospheric river battered Thunderbird Stadium during Friday night's football match-up against the University of Calgary Dinos. But the 'Birds emerged victorious, securing a home playoff spot with a 21–5 win.

A photo of a man with light skin, dark floppy hair with a middle part and a dark goatee. He is wearing a black sweater and standing in front of a window. Behind him is a row of windows at 45 degrees letting in sunlight.

October 16 sportsNik Thakker with Photos by Saumya Kamra

Setbacks into success: Sam Davenport’s rise in UBC football

Eighteen months ago, then second-year wide receiver Sam Davenport’s fast blossoming football career at SFU was cut short. Now, he's a star player with the Thunderbirds.

Three blue-hued images of Thunderbirds sports — from left to right, a women's soccer play, a women's rugby line out and a men's soccer slide tackle. Overlayed in front is a football player running with the ball tucked in his arm.

October 2 sportsUbyssey Sports Staff

Top 10 Thunderbird moments of September 2024

September is a busy month. Here's what you might have missed from your T-Birds.

A football player in a white jersey kit prepares to throw the ball. A player in a red and black jersey is positioned in front of the other player, and slightly blurry. The background is empty red stands, but they are blurry.

October 2 sportsCaleb Peterson

Fourth quarter comeback powers T-Birds to third straight victory

On Saturday night, UBC came away with a tight 32–30 road win over the University of Calgary Dinos.

September 23 sportsAnnaliese Gumboc with Photos by Zoe Wagner

T-Birds thrash Huskies for 38–24 Homecoming win

In Friday’s sold-out football match-up at Thunderbird Stadium, the UBC football team beat the University of Saskatchewan 38–24 for their highest-scoring game this season.

A side shot image of the UBC football team lined up for the kickoff at Thunderbird Stadium. The football is sitting on the tie while the team is posed ten meters back.

September 20 sportsAnnaliese Gumboc

WTF is football? Understanding the game

If you're going to Homecoming and wondering how the heck football works, this guide is for you.

A football player in an all white uniform throws the football while players in green jerseys try to block it on a football field with empty stands.

September 17 sportsCaleb Peterson

Football forces fumbles to steal first win of season in Regina

The Thunderbirds scraped past the University of Regina Rams in a 14–12 Saturday afternoon win.

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

September 10 sportsAnnaliese Gumboc with Photos by Saumya Kamra

‘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.

August 29 sportsCaleb Peterson

‘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.