The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football program has been rocked by heartbreaking news.
Starting quarterback Anton Amundrud, the leader of the Green and White offence, has been diagnosed with lymphoma and will step away from football to focus on his recovery.
The 23-year-old from Lloydminster, Alberta has been a steadying force under centre since taking over as the team's starter in 2023. Known for his poise, precision passing, and quiet leadership, Amundrud led the Huskies to a 4–1 start in 2025 and then left the lineup after Week 5. At the time, he was the leading passer in Canada West and earned a Canada West all-star nod.
Now, his teammates, coaches, and the entire Huskies football community are rallying behind him as he faces his most formidable opponent yet. Head coach Scott Flory admits the news is a tough blow for his team, which is preparing for the Mitchell Bowl against Queen’s University.
“It’s been a tough couple of days here around Huskie football with the news about Anton. He is a remarkable young man, on and off the field, and we know he will fight this disease with everything he’s got. We know we have an important game to play Saturday, but our players are processing the news as we focus on Anton’s well-being.”
Flory said the emotions in the locker room have been heavy this week, but the team’s response has been exactly what you’d expect from a group built on family and resilience.
“We also know Anton wants nothing more than to be fighting with us on the field. We understand that and we will be ready, focused, energized, and prepared to play Huskie football.”
Since taking over from Mason Nyhus two years ago, Amundrud has been nothing short of exceptional. His name already sits among the program’s greats, third all-time in completions (558), fifth in touchdowns (42), and sixth in career passing yards (6,945). But beyond the stats, it’s his leadership and character that have made him the heartbeat of the team.
In a university statement, the Amundrud family asked for privacy as he begins his treatment and continues his fight, knowing that the Huskie community and the entire Canadian football world will be standing firmly behind him.
As the Huskies prepare for their next game, they’ll be doing so with No. 11 heavy on their hearts and minds.
