Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CST (3:00 PM CDT)
- Venue: Mosaic Stadium, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina, Saskatchewan
- Capacity: ~33,000
- Event: Family Day promotion with pre-game tailgate and fan activities
Weather Forecast (Regina, SK)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~18°C (64°F), cooling into the mid-50s by evening
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks
- Wind: 15–20 km/h from the northwest
- Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers
- Impact: Crosswinds could affect field goals and punts, but otherwise favorable football weather
Injury Report
- Manitoba Bisons:
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after steady Week 4 performance.
- RB rotation intact, no major reported injuries.
- Secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
- Regina Rams:
- QB Noah Pelletier healthy and leading the offense after strong early-season form.
- WR corps intact, including top target who has averaged over 80 yards per game.
- Defensive line slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: U SPORTS programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- QB Duel: Manitoba vs. Regina’s Noah Pelletier
- Manitoba’s QB has been efficient but turnover-prone under pressure.
- Pelletier has thrown for multiple TDs in 3 of 4 games, including a 43–36 OT win at Calgary.
- Manitoba Run Game vs. Regina Defensive Front
- Manitoba averages ~150 rushing yards per game.
- Regina’s front seven has been stout, holding UBC to just 20 points in Week 3.
- Special Teams Edge
- Manitoba’s kicking game has been reliable (80% FG).
- Regina has been strong in punt returns, consistently flipping field position.
Recent Team Form
- Manitoba Bisons (2–2)
- L 28–31 vs. Regina (Aug 21)
- W 27–20 vs. Alberta (Aug 30)
- W 27–22 vs. Saskatchewan (Sept 13)
- L 20–34 @ Calgary (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent pass protection, turnover margin (-3).
- Regina Rams (3–1)
- W 31–28 @ Manitoba (Aug 21)
- W 43–36 (OT) @ Calgary (Aug 29)
- W 47–23 vs. Alberta (Sept 5)
- W 37–20 @ UBC (Sept 12)
- L 20–22 @ Saskatchewan (Sept 19)
- Strengths: Explosive passing game, balanced attack.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed late-game scoring runs.
Series History
- All-time series: Historically competitive, with Regina holding a recent edge.
- Last 5 meetings: Regina has won 3 of 5.
- 2025 Week 1: Regina edged Manitoba 31–28 in Winnipeg.
- Trend: Games between these two are often close, with multiple one-score finishes.
Betting Trends
- Manitoba:
- 2–2 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 vs. Regina
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Regina:
- 3–1 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 Canada West games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2025 (Week 1): Regina -3.5 covered in a 31–28 win (Over cashed).
- 2024: Manitoba +6.5 upset Regina 27–24 (Under cashed).
- 2023: Regina -7.5 covered in a 34–20 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Manitoba Bisons 52
Regina Rams – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
