(Windsor, Canada) – The Windsor Lancers beat the Guelph Gryphons 28–24 in Saturday’s OUA football quarterfinal, ending Guelph’s season and setting up a November 7 semifinal at Western in London.

Windsor led 14–0 before Guelph rallied. The Gryphons went ahead 24–21 with 6:24 remaining when Marshall McCray found Jarod Tessier for an 11-yard touchdown.

Lancers answer on the next drive

Kareame Cotton then connected with Evan Martin for a 20-yard touchdown, putting Windsor back in front. Guelph’s final comeback attempt stalled near midfield with less than 30 seconds left, according to the university’s game report.

The Gryphons outgained Windsor 464–316 in total offence. McCray finished with 287 passing yards, three touchdown passes and no interceptions. Tessier caught seven passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns.

Semifinal opponents set

Windsor advances to face Western on November 7. The other OUA semifinal sends the Ottawa Gee-Gees to Kingston to play Queen’s.

Source: University of Guelph Athletics official game recap, October 31, 2026.

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