Football

November 5

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.

Caleb Peterson, Photos by Zoe Wagner

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

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.

Caleb Peterson

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

'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.

Annaliese Gumboc, Photos by Zoe Wagner

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

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.

Caleb Peterson

September 23

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.

Annaliese Gumboc, Photos by Zoe Wagner

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

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.

Caleb Peterson

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

September 10

‘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, Photos by Saumya Kamra

August 29

‘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

April 25

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

November 29, 2023

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

November 23, 2023

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

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

Annaliese Gumboc

November 20, 2023

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

November 14, 2023

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

November 7, 2023

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

November 1, 2023

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

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