Gee-Gees beat Ravens at Panda Game 35-32
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees defeated the Carleton Ravens 35-32 in the annual Panda Game football match. The event drew over 24,000 fans and was managed with increased police presence to ensure public safety.
Why it matters
The Panda Game is a significant cultural event in Canadian university sports, often serving as a focal point for community engagement and public safety planning.
More than 24,000 tickets were sold for the annual football matchup between Ottawa's two universities, according to Carleton University.
Kanata-born Gee-Gees wide receiver Devaughn Blackwood scored three touchdowns in the game.
A recent transfer from St. Francis Xavier University, Blackwood said it was special to play in front of so many people in his hometown.
"Seeing my family, seeing my friends, people that have never seen me play before, it's a good feeling," he said.
University of Ottawa Gee-Gees fans cheer on at TD Place for the annual Panda Game on October 4, 2026. (Emma Weller/CBC) After the match, Gee-Gees head coach Marcel Bellefeuille said he was proud of his team's perseverance.
"For them to be able to pull it out in the end and and now be able to celebrate with each other, I'm really happy with that for them," he said.
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