The last time the York University Lions football team faced the Carleton Ravens on Sept. 10, 2022 in Ottawa, Alfred Olay had one of the plays of the year in the OUA, returning a missed field goal 119 yards for a touchdown. 

Though it came in a losing cause, Olay will hope to duplicate that performance as the Lions welcome in the Ravens looking to crack the win column after a tough start to the year. Carleton, though winless themselves, comes in with confidence after playing the Western Mustangs tough through three quarters before letting it get away late and falling 31-21.

The Matchup:

Sept. 16: York (0-3) vs. Carleton (0-2)

Game Details:

Sat., Sept. 16 vs. Carleton (1:00 pm – OUA.tv)

Current Streaks:

York – Lost 3

Carleton – Lost 2

Quick Facts

York:

• The Lions 32 points vs. Waterloo on Sept. 3 is the most they've scored in a single game since Oct. 11, 2019 vs. Toronto
• The Lions are tied for fourth in the OUA in sacks (5).
• The Lions are tied for second in the conference in fumble recoveries (3).

Carleton:

• The Ravens have the most third-down conversions in the OUA (7)
• Carleton has the fewest rushing yards in the OUA (116)
• The Ravens are fifth in the OUA in time of possession (30:08)

Lions to Watch:

#1 AVONTAE McKOY: Third-year receiver… Had one of the catches of the year for the Lions against Waterloo… Has the ability to be a difference maker in the pass and run games… Has four catches for 17 yards and a touchdown as a receiver, 13 rushes for 28 yards and a touchdown out of the backfield… Can contribute in the return game as well.

#8 JASON JANVIER-MESSIER: Fourth-year defensive lineman… Did not play against McMaster, but had four tackles in his first two games, all for loss… That includes two sacks in the season opener against Western… Won the York male athlete of the week for the period ending Aug. 27…. Is the real anchor in the defensive front for York.