CIS-CFB Game Preview: Concordia Stingers (1-1) vs. Sherbrooke Vert & Or (0-3)

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Kickoff: 2:00 PM EDT
Venue: Stade de l’Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Broadcast: RSEQ TV / U SPORTS Live

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Sunny with light winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~21°C (70°F)
Humidity: ~55%
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Ideal conditions for vertical passing and special teams; no weather-related disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Concordia Stingers:

  • QB Olivier Roy – Probable (shoulder tightness)
  • WR Jaylan Greaves – Questionable (ankle sprain)
  • LB Marc-Antoine Lussier – Out (concussion protocol)

Sherbrooke Vert & Or:

  • RB Félix Desjardins – Cleared to play after hamstring strain
  • DB William Gagnon – Questionable (groin soreness)
  • OL Alexandre Boucher – Probable (knee inflammation)

Key Player Matchups

QB Olivier Roy (Concordia) vs. Sherbrooke Secondary: Roy’s arm strength and tempo control will test Sherbrooke’s zone coverage, especially if Gagnon is limited.

RB Félix Desjardins (Sherbrooke) vs. DL Marc-Antoine Lussier (Concordia): With Lussier sidelined, Desjardins’ inside-zone runs could exploit Concordia’s interior defense.

WR Jaylan Greaves (Concordia) vs. CB Mathieu Boucher (Sherbrooke): Greaves’ route precision and red zone efficiency give him the edge in contested catches if healthy.

Recent Form

Concordia Stingers:

  • Defeated McGill 24–17 in Week 1
  • Lost to Laval 37–15 in Week 2
  • Offense averaging 19.5 points/game; defense allowing 27.0

Sherbrooke Vert & Or:

  • Lost to Montreal 44–7 in opener
  • Dropped Week 2 to Laval 31–10
  • Defense ranks bottom-3 in RSEQ in red zone containment and third-down stops

Series History

  • All-Time Head-to-Head: Concordia leads 18–11
  • Last 5 Meetings: Concordia 3 wins, Sherbrooke 2 wins
  • 2024 Season: Concordia won 27–20 at home
  • At Stade de l’Université de Sherbrooke: Sherbrooke has won 2 of last 5

Trends:

  • Concordia is 5-1 ATS in last 6 vs Sherbrooke
  • Sherbrooke is 2-5 ATS in last 7 home games
  • Over has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings
  • Concordia is 6-0 SU when scoring 25+ points since 2023

Game Odds

Concordia Stingers                          – 3.5

Sherbrooke Vert & Or                    45.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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