CIS-CFB Game Preview: Laval Rouge at Or (2-0) vs Montreal Carabins (2-0)

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: CEPSUM Stadium, Montreal, QC
Broadcast: U SPORTS Live / Local Affiliates

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Partly cloudy with mild winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~17°C (63°F)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal conditions for a balanced offensive game; minimal weather-related disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Laval Rouge et Or:

  • WR Félix Roy – Questionable (ankle)
  • LB Antoine Rousseau – Probable (shoulder)

Montreal Carabins:

  • QB Jonathan Sénécal – Cleared to start after minor groin strain
  • DB Marc-Antoine Dequoy – Out (hamstring)

Key Player Matchups

Matchup

QB Hugo Richard (Laval) vs. LB Alexandre Marcoux (Montreal): Richard’s dual-threat ability will test Montreal’s zone coverage.

RB Kevin Mital (Laval) vs. DL Reda Malki (Montreal): Malki’s interior pressure could disrupt Laval’s run game.

WR Vincent Forbes-Mombleau (Laval) vs. CB Cédric Lussier-Roy (Montreal): Forbes-Mombleau’s route precision gives him an edge in man coverage.

Recent Form

Laval Rouge et Or:

  • 2-0 start to the season
  • Defeated McGill 37–15 on Aug 30
  • Strong offensive rhythm, averaging 34+ points per game

Montreal Carabins:

  • 1-1 record
  • Dominated Sherbrooke 44–7 on Aug 29
  • Defense rebounded after early season miscues

Series History

  • All-Time Head-to-Head: Laval leads 22–17
  • Last 5 Meetings: Laval 3 wins, Montreal 2 wins
  • 2024 Season: Split series 1–1, both games decided by
  • At CEPSUM Stadium: Montreal holds a slight edge, winning 4 of last 6

Trends:

  • Laval is 5-1 ATS in last 6 road games
  • Montreal is 4-0 ATS in last 4 home games vs Laval
  • Under has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings

Game Odds

Laval Rouge at Or             – 2.5

Montreal Carabins          42.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 11, 2025