EDMONTON - Looking for their first 3-0 start in nearly two decades, the 2-0 Golden Bears pay a visit to the 2-0 Saskatchewan Huskies on Friday night in Saskatoon. 

Alberta has opened their 2023 campaign with convincing wins over both Calgary (33-9) and Manitoba (37-16), setting up an early first-place clash with the undefeated Huskies. 

Saskatchewan survived a scare against Manitoba in Week 1 (30-27) before crushing the Regina Rams in Week 2 (40-6). 

While still early into 2023, the Bears and Huskies rank first and second in Canada West in scoring, yards per game, and 1st downs per game, with Alberta also ranking first in rush yards per game, 3rd down %, and time of possession. 

Golden Bears Football (2-0 Conference, 2-0 Overall)
Conference
Friday, September 8
Alberta @ Saskatchewan Huskies (2-0), Griffith Stadium, 7:00 p.m. MT

KEY STATS

• For the first time since 2015, the Golden Bears Football team has started their season 2-0. With a road win over Saskatchewan on Friday, Alberta can start conference play 3-0 for the first time since 2005.
• The Huskies have won four straight against the Bears, including a 38-16 win at Foote Field last September.
• The Bears last win in Saskatoon came November 6th, 2010, a 31-30 win in the Hardy Cup Semifinal. It was also the Bears last playoff win.
• Since 2011, the Huskies are 15-3 against Alberta, including 10-0 at home. 
• Fourth-year Bear Matthew Peterson leads Canada West, and sits second in U SPORTS with 128.5 rush yards per game. Peterson rushed for a career-high 158 yards against Calgary last Friday. 
• Combating the potent Bears offence is a Huskies defence that ranks first in sacks (6), second in interceptions (4), and third in defensive yards allowed (358.0).