CIS-CFB Game Preview: Carleton Ravens (1-2) vs. York Lions (2-1)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Venue: York Lions Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
  • Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • Broadcast: OUA.tv, Rogers TV Toronto, and local radio affiliates

Weather Forecast (Toronto, ON)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
  • Temperature: 22°C (72°F) at kickoff, dipping to 19°C (66°F) by the fourth quarter
  • Winds: 11 km/h from the southwest
  • Precipitation:
  • Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal disruption expected

Injury Report

  • Carleton Ravens:
    • QB Tanner DeJong (shoulder) – Probable
    • WR Glodin Mulali (hamstring) – Questionable
    • LB Josh Ferguson (ankle) – Out
  • York Lions:
  • QB Noah Craney (wrist) – Probable
  • RB Cole Majoros (knee) – Game-time decision
  • DB Daniel Montoya (concussion protocol) – Out

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Tanner DeJong (Carleton) vs. York Secondary – DeJong’s arm strength will test a Lions defense missing a key defensive back.
  • WR Glodin Mulali (Carleton) vs. York CBs – If healthy, Mulali’s speed and route-running could create explosive plays.
  • QB Noah Craney (York) vs. Carleton Pass Rush – Craney has shown flashes of accuracy, but Carleton’s defensive front has been disruptive.
  • RB Cole Majoros (York) vs. Carleton Linebackers – If Majoros suits up, his ability to grind out yards could help York control tempo.

Recent Team Form

  • Carleton Ravens: 1-2
    • W vs. Toronto 28-14
    • L vs. Ottawa 17-27
    • L vs. Queen’s 10-31
    • Offense averaging 18.3 points per game; defense allowing 24.0.
  • York Lions: 0-3
  • L vs. Windsor 7-38
  • L vs. Laurier 10-35
  • L vs. Western 3-45
  • Struggling on both sides of the ball; averaging just 6.7 points per game.

Series History

  • All-Time Meetings: Carleton leads 24-12
  • Last 5 Meetings: Carleton 5-0
  • Most Recent: Carleton 31, York 7 (2024)

Betting Trends

  • Carleton is 6-1 ATS in last 7 vs. York.
  • The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 meetings.
  • York is 1-9 ATS in last 10 OUA games.
  • Carleton is 4-1 straight up in last 5 road games vs. York.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: Carleton -14.5, won 31-7 → Cover, Under
  • 2023: Carleton -13, won 28-10 → Cover, Under
  • 2022: Carleton -10.5, won 24-14 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Carleton Ravens               — 17.5

York Lions                           45.5

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

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