Grading the 2019 performances for the University of Manitoba Bisons
Some teams won big while others turned around rough starts to 2019, but all had performances of note.
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Bisons season ends with heartbreaking loss to Dinos
The herd failed to topple the University of Calgary Dinos Saturday in the opening round of the Hardy Cup playoffs, losing 47-46.
Regina Rams knock off playoff-bound Manitoba Bisons in season finale
Following a dominant 43-29 win over the conference-leading University of Calgary Dinos on Oct. 19, the Bisons were crushed 47-14 in Regina against the University of Regina Rams.
Manitoba Bisons earn statement win over Calgary Dinos
With a playoff matchup looming, the U of M Bisons football team defended its home turf for the final time in the 2019 season with a huge 43-29 win over the University of Calgary Dinos.
Saskatchewan Huskies get revenge in rematch with Manitoba Bisons
After opening the season with a 43-19 stomping of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies on Aug. 30, the U of M Bisons football team got a taste of its own medicine Friday in a 49-21 loss at Griffiths Stadium.
Manitoba Bisons score late to beat Regina Rams
Manitoba had the lead at halftime and Regina clawed back to take the lead late, but Matt Riley played the hero in a 27-26 win.
UBC Thunderbirds silenced by Manitoba Bisons in Canada West football
This quiet sky turned out to be a sign for the day’s Canada West football action, as the visiting University of British Columbia Thunderbirds were silenced by a 37-19 U of M Bisons win.
Manitoba Bisons comeback against Alberta Golden Bears comes up short on the gridiron
There was plenty of drama under the Friday night lights in Edmonton as a U of M Bisons football team comeback against the University of Alberta Golden Bears was squashed 29-26.
Gains but no payoff for Manitoba Bisons in playoff rematch
They say nothing can be certain in life but death, taxes and the University of Calgary Dinos winning football games. The latter at least felt true Friday as the U of M Bisons football team dropped a 24-10 decision to the Dinos in Calgary.
Wild Huskies domesticated by Bisons
Macho Bockru led the way for the herd, with three touchdowns on the night to go with 99 yards on six receptions, while kicker Matt Riley went five-for-five on field goals.