The road ahead for McMaster in 2017 became clear Wednesday, as the OUA announced its football schedule that will culminate in the 110th Yates Cup.

Beginning their campaign on the road, the Marauders first home game will fall in Week 3, when they welcome the Western Mustangs to Ron Joyce Stadium for a marquee matchup on Saturday, September 9.

McMaster’s Homecoming opponents in 2015, the York Lions return to the headline weekend in 2017, playing the Marauders on Saturday, September 30.

Rounding out the Marauders home schedule are contests against the Ottawa Gee Gees (September 16) and Windsor Lancers (October 14).

Mac will be the first team to enjoy the bye week in 2017, with their break falling in Week 1.

They open their season a week later in Ottawa, when the Marauders take on the Carleton Ravens on Sunday, September 3.

Other road trips include visits to Guelph (September 23), Toronto (October 5) and a season-ending clash with the Laurier Golden Hawks in Waterloo (October 21).

2017 McMaster Football Schedule

Week 1 – BYE

Week 2 – @Carleton (Sunday, September 3)

Week 3 – vs. Western (Saturday, September 9)

Week 4 – vs. Ottawa (Saturday, September 16)

Week 5 – @ Guelph (Saturday, September 23)

Week 6 – HOMECOMING vs. York (Saturday, September 30)

Week 7 – @ Toronto (Thursday, October 5)

Week 8 – vs. Windsor (Saturday, October 14)

Week 9 – @ Laurier (Saturday, October 21)