Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Concordia Stadium (Loyola Campus), 7200 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, QC
- Capacity: ~4,000
- Event: Concordia Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Montreal, QC)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~19°C (66°F), cooling into the low 60s by late afternoon
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks
- Wind: 10–14 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers
- Impact: Mild crosswinds could affect special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
- Montréal Carabins:
- No major reported injuries among starters; defensive front remains intact.
- WR group healthy, which has been key to their offensive balance.
- Concordia Stingers:
- QB rotation has been unsettled after early-season struggles; starter expected to play but under pressure.
- Secondary missing one starter (undisclosed injury).
(Note: RSEQ programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Carabins QB vs. Stingers Secondary
- Montréal’s passing game has been efficient, averaging over 220 yards per game.
- Concordia’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays in each of its last three games.
- Carabins Defensive Line vs. Stingers Run Game
- Montréal has held opponents under 100 rushing yards in 3 of 4 games.
- Concordia’s offense has struggled to establish the run, averaging under 3.5 yards per carry.
- Special Teams Edge
- Montréal’s kicking game has been reliable (80% FG).
- Concordia has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Montréal Carabins (3–1)
- W 41–14 vs. Concordia (Aug 23)
- W 27–19 vs. McGill (Sept 5)
- L 20–24 @ Laval (Sept 13)
- W 33–10 vs. Sherbrooke (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, elite defense (allowing ~17 ppg).
- Weaknesses: Turnover margin (-2).
- Concordia Stingers (1–3)
- L 14–41 @ Montréal (Aug 23)
- W 27–19 vs. McGill (Sept 5)
- L 13–26 @ Sherbrooke (Sept 13)
- L 14–39 vs. Laval (Sept 20, Shrine Bowl)
- Strengths: Can move the ball in spurts, competitive in stretches.
- Weaknesses: Defensive breakdowns, -6 turnover margin.
Series History
- All-time series: Montréal has dominated in the 21st century.
- Last 5 meetings: Carabins have won all 5.
- 2024 season: Montréal swept Concordia, including a 35–7 win.
- Trend: Carabins have consistently controlled the rivalry, especially with their defensive front.
Betting Trends
- Montréal Carabins:
- 3–1 ATS in 2025
- 5–0 ATS in last 5 vs. Concordia
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Concordia Stingers:
- 1–3 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 RSEQ games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2025 (Week 1): Montréal -10.5 covered in a 41–14 win (Over cashed).
- 2024: Montréal -7.5 covered in a 35–7 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Montréal -9.5 covered in a 27–10 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
Montreal Carabins – 11.5
Concordia Stingers 48
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
