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Anton Amundrud still has a long way to go in his cancer battle, but the University of Saskatchewan Huskies are encouraged with the progress they’ve seen out of their star quarterback.
Less than two months have passed since the Huskies made the stunning announcement of Amundrud’s diagnosis of a rare form of lymphoma, which saw the fourth-year pivot step away from the team mid-season.
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Speaking with media on Tuesday at the team’s Dogs’ Breakfast speaker announcement, Huskies head coach Scott Flory confirmed Amundrud is aiming to return to Griffiths Stadium in time for the 2026 Canada West season.
“He just had treatment so he’s in a bit of recovery mode,” Flory said. “This guy is laser focused on beating this thing, getting through treatments and being ready to compete in August.”
According to Flory, Amundrud has completed four of his six rounds of cancer treatment and has been able to be around the team between treatment sessions.
Amundrud, 23, had been putting together an all-star calibre season for the Huskies in the fall with over 1,600 yards passing, 14 touchdowns and zero interceptions over five games before suddenly leaving the team’s active roster.
Backup quarterback Jake Farrell took over the starter’s role through the rest of the regular season and into Canada West playoffs, before the Huskies went public with Amundrud’s diagnosis on Nov. 12 ahead of the 2025 Mitchell Bowl.
That announcement was met with a wave of support from the local football community and beyond with over $68,000 being raised through a GoFundMe online fundraiser for his family.
Flory said that, combined with the ongoing presence from Huskies teammates, has been crucial since Amundrud’s diagnosis in the fall.
“One of the biggest things is just the support system,” Flory said. “The guys, the love and support from this team and this community. You saw it with all the outpouring when it happened.”
University of Saskatchewan Huskies quarterback Anton Amundrud (right) in a photo with his parents Paul Amundrud (left) and Jennifer Amundrud-Willcox. (Marcia Szara Wallace/GoFundMe)
In a recent post on the GoFundMe page, Amundrud’s family confirmed Anton was able to return home to Lloydminster to spend the holidays and is awaiting a CT scan for an update on how the treatment is progressing.
Seeing Amundrud walk the halls of the Ron and Jane Graham clubhouse with his friends on the gridiron, Flory said it’s a complete team effort to get Amundrud back on the field.
“He’s a phenomenal young man,” Flory said. “He’s going to kick [expletive] here, pardon my language. It’s just good to have him around our guys, have him around the building.”
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