Campus Preview: Calgary Dinos football team hosts UBC at KICKOFF XIX; rugby, soccer clubs also starting seasons

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeSportsBasketballFootballSoccer Campus Preview: Calgary Dinos football team hosts UBC at KICKOFF XIX; rugby, soccer clubs also starting seasons Dinos football, women's rugby, and women's and men's soccer teams in action this weekend as more clubs start their Canada West seasons. Author of the article: By POSTMEDIA SPORTS Published Sep 03, 2026 Last updated 2 hours ago 3 minute read Join the conversation Article content The University of Calgary Dinos football team opens its Canada West season at KICKOFF XIX against visiting UBC at McMahon Stadium on Friday (5:30 p.m.). Article content Calgary was picked fourth and the Thunderbirds were third in this year’s pre-season coaches’ poll. Article content Article content The Dinos are coming off a 39-24 exhibition win over the Regina Rams on Aug. 23 in Medicine Hat, with a young roster that gets a boost from a few key veterans. Article content Article content Head coach Ryan Sheahan, entering his third season at the helm, welcomes back receiver Matt Sibley and linebacker Osasere Odemwingie for one final season with the Scarlet & Gold. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Sibley was selected by the Calgary Stampeders and Odemwingie by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in this year’s CFL Draft. Article content Quarterback David Jordan also returns for his second season after a solid rookie campaign, having spent the off-season honing his game through the CFL Quarterback Internship Program. Article content Player to Watch: Matt Sibley. Rising through the prospect ranks in the off-season through his performances at the CFL Combine, Sibley earned valuable experience this summer with his hometown Stamps’ receiving core, learning from a group that includes former Dino Jalen Philpot. Article content Women’s Rugby Article content The Dinos open their CW season at McMahon against the Lethbridge Pronghorns on Saturday (4 p.m.), with Simon Chi entering his 17th season as Calgary’s head coach. Article content The team welcomes a number of new players, including local standouts Austyn and Kayel LaBelle. Their arrival brings the Dinos’ total to four LaBelle…