CIS-CFB Game Preview: Sherbrooke Vert & Or (0-2) vs. Laval Rouge et Or (1-0)

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Venue, Date & Time

Conference: U SPORTS – RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec)

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Kickoff: 1:00 PM EDT

Venue: Stade TELUS-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec

Broadcast: TVA Sports (national)

Weather Forecast (Quebec City, QC – Game Day)

Conditions: Mostly sunny with a few clouds

Temperature at Kickoff: ~20°C (68°F)

Wind: 10–14 km/h from the southwest

Precipitation Chance: 10%

Impact on Play: Ideal early-season football weather; minimal wind should allow both passing and kicking games to operate at full efficiency.

Injury Report (as of latest updates)

Sherbrooke Vert & Or

No major injuries reported after Week 1 vs. McGill.

QB1 and RB1 healthy; OL depth intact after preseason camp.

Laval Rouge et Or

No confirmed absences after Week 1 vs. McGill.

Returning All-Canadian QB Arnaud Desjardins and top WR Emeric Boutin both healthy.

Recent Team Form

Sherbrooke Vert & Or

2024 Record: 1–7 overall, missed playoffs.

Only win came against McGill; offense averaged 14.1 PPG, defense allowed 32.8 PPG.

Opened 2025 with a road loss to McGill.

Laval Rouge et Or

2024 Record: 7–1 overall, Dunsmore Cup Champions, Vanier Cup Semifinalist.

Offense averaged 29.8 PPG; defense allowed just 12.4 PPG.

Opened 2025 with a decisive win over McGill.

Series History

All-Time: Laval dominates the modern-era series; Sherbrooke’s only win came in 2021 (23–17 at home) — their first ever over Laval.

Last Meeting: Oct. 26, 2024 – Laval 28, Sherbrooke 0 (Quebec City).

Current Streak: Laval W3.

Notable: Laval has shut out Sherbrooke in 2 of the last 3 meetings.

Betting Trends

Laval is 9-1 SU in last 10 meetings vs. Sherbrooke.

The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 matchups.

Laval is 7-1 ATS in last 8 RSEQ home games.

Sherbrooke is 1-6 ATS in last 7 RSEQ road games.

Suggested Wagering Model

Model Inputs:

Laval’s defensive dominance vs. Sherbrooke’s offensive struggles.

Historical scoring averages in series (~44 total points/game last 5 years).

Laval’s home-field advantage at Stade TELUS-UL.

Weather: Neutral impact.

Game Odds

Sherbrooke Vert & Or                    48.5

Laval Rouge et Or                             – 24.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, September 6, 2025