CIS-CFB Game Preview: Laval Rouge et Or (2-1) vs. Concordia Stingers (1-2)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Venue: Stade TELUS-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC
  • Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM EDT
  • Broadcast: TVA Sports, RSEQ Live Stream, and local radio affiliates

Weather Forecast (Quebec City, QC)

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy skies
  • Temperature: 19°C (66°F) at kickoff, dipping to 15°C (59°F) by late game
  • Winds: 14 km/h from the northeast
  • Precipitation: 20% chance of light showers
  • Impact: Passing game should be unaffected; wind could influence long field goals and punts

Injury Report

  • Laval Rouge et Or:
    • QB Arnaud Desjardins (shoulder) – Probable
    • RB Kalenga Muganda (ankle) – Questionable
    • DB Étienne Cloutier (hamstring) – Out
  • Concordia Stingers:
  • QB Olivier Roy (knee) – Probable
  • WR Tristan Mancini (groin) – Game-time decision
  • LB William Castonguay (concussion protocol) – Out

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Arnaud Desjardins (Laval) vs. Concordia Secondary – Desjardins leads the RSEQ in passing efficiency; Concordia’s DBs have struggled against top-tier QBs.
  • WR Olivier Cool (Laval) vs. Stingers Coverage – Cool has been a touchdown machine; Concordia must double him to avoid explosive plays.
  • QB Olivier Roy (Concordia) vs. Laval Pass Rush – Roy is experienced but inconsistent; Laval’s defensive front could force turnovers.
  • RB Battle: Franck Tchembe (Concordia) vs. Laval’s committee (Muganda, Angel Vital) – Both sides rely on balanced ground games.

Recent Team Form

  • Laval Rouge et Or: 2-1
    • W vs. McGill 30-7
    • W vs. Sherbrooke 27-20
    • L vs. Montréal 21-28
    • Defense allowing just 18.3 points per game.
  • Concordia Stingers: 1-2
  • W vs. Sherbrooke 24-21
  • L vs. Montréal 17-34
  • L vs. Laval 13-27 (2024 season finale)
  • Offense averaging 18.0 points per game; defense giving up 27.3.

Series History

  • All-Time Meetings: Laval leads 47-12
  • Last 5 Meetings: Laval 4-1
  • Most Recent: Laval 27, Concordia 13 (2024)

Betting Trends

  • Laval is 7-1 ATS in last 8 vs. Concordia.
  • The Under has hit in 6 of the last 9 meetings.
  • Concordia is 2-8 ATS in last 10 RSEQ games as a double-digit underdog.
  • Laval is 9-1 straight up in last 10 home games.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: Laval -13.5, won 27-13 → Cover, Under
  • 2023: Laval -10, won 28-17 → Cover, Push on Total
  • 2022: Laval -17, won 35-14 → Cover, Over

Game Odds

Laval Rouge et Or             – 14.5

Concordia Stingers          47

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025