The Ottawa Gee-Gees football team’s 2024 season closed in a tight 26-15 contest to the Guelph Gryphons in the OUA quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon in Guelph.
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Senior night brought emotion, powerful cohesive team play and an honorable end to some Gee-Gees careers.
The Gee-Gees beat the Ravens 35-32 in an exciting fashion for the 55th edition of the beloved Panda Game.
The Gee-Gees and Ravens will take to TD Place at noon on Sunday to compete for the coveted Pedro. Ottawa looks to take home the trophy for a sixth time in a row, while the match also has major playoff implications in the OUA.
The Gee-Gees traveled to #1 Laurier on Saturday and put up a great fight — including 302 passing yards from quarterback Josh Janssen — but Taylor Elgersma’s Golden Hawks prevailed.
Ottawa keeps losing two weeks before Panda. Is the team ready to defend their rivalry winning streak against Carleton?
The Gee-Gees used their speed and brutal force to put a stop to Concordia’s failed attempt at a victory on Sept. 15.
The Gee-Gees returned to a packed Gee-Gees Field for the first time in almost two years on Saturday; though the team never held a lead for their fans to celebrate.
Gee-Gees ride strong defense and Charles Asselin to an impressive victory over Waterloo on Saturday.
Veteran quarterback Ben Maracle made his return to the gridiron one year after injuring his leg in in the first half of Week 1 last year.
Mistakes on special teams, in passing game, cost the U of O huge in the opening contest of 2024 against Western.
Let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the top Gee-Gees stories of the year.
Gees lose quarterfinal matchup to Queen’s 15-10
Coming into the game the Gees-Gees were hot — two wins in their last three games. Unfortunately for the Gees, Queen’s was on a hot streak of their own.
Gee-Gees defence grounds Marauders as Ottawa beats McMaster 23-9, but lose running back Amlicar Polk in the process.
Gee-Gees take fifth straight Panda Game in dramatic fashion, with 2021 hero Campbell Fair rising to the occasion.
With Pedro’s fate hanging in the balance, read up on all you need to know about the 54th annual Panda Game
Another all-star performance from Gee-Gee’s starting running back Polk overshadowed by Mustangs dominant second half performance.
Despite facing a 32-10 deficit at halftime, the Gees rallied to make it a one possession game. The rally included a trick play 75-yard passing touchdown.
Fresh off winning the Gee-Gee’s Lumsden-Avery Award for sportsmanship and dedication, it’s fair to at least speculate Polk could follow in J.P. Cimankinda’s footsteps and add to his trophy case with a First Team OUA All Star nod.
Gee-Gees nab four interceptions and recover four fumbles, but lose star quarterback Ben Maracle in a season opening win at TD Place
Women’s Rugby coach exits; Gallagher makes debut with Canada; Alumni donates to football program; Men’s Basketball beats Harvard
On Saturday, the Gee-Gees were back at TD Place in front of a home crowd for a midday matchup against the Guelph Gryphons.
Ever wonder what teams Gee-Gees athletes grew up watching? What about the players that inspired them?
For Gee-Gees teams, 2021 was been filled with amazing highlights. From championships, individual accomplishments, and even emotional moments, there were so many memories worth noting.
