CIS-CFB Game Preview: Calgary Dinos (2-3) vs. Regina Rams (4-1)

Venue & Logistics

• Stadium: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan.
• Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CDT.
• Capacity: ~33,000 (home of the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, shared with the Rams).
• Surface: Artificial turf.

Weather Forecast (Regina, SK)

• Conditions: Partly cloudy with cool fall temperatures.
• Temperature at kickoff: ~13°C (55°F).
• Winds: 15–20 km/h from the northwest.
• Chance of rain: 20%.
• Impact: Breezy conditions could affect long field goals and deep passing, but otherwise favorable football weather.

Injury Report

• Calgary Dinos (2–3):
  • QB David Jordan (894 yds, 4 TDs, 3 INTs through Week 4) – healthy.
  • WR Zion Grant (breakout 139‑yard game vs. UBC) – probable.
  • RB Eri Olarubofin (276 yds, 1 TD) – expected to play.
  • Secondary missing 2024 U SPORTS Defensive Player of the Year Nate Beauchemin (departed to CFL).
• Regina Rams (4–1):
• QB Noah Pelletier – healthy, leading Canada West in passing efficiency.
• RB Marshall Erichsen (top‑3 in Canada West rushing) – probable after minor ankle knock.
• WR Nicholas Sirleaf (team‑leading 275 yards) – active.
• DL Tarick Polius (Canada West sack leader) – healthy.

Key Player Matchups

• Calgary QB David Jordan vs. Regina Pass Rush:
  Jordan has shown poise but faces a Rams defense led by DL Tarick Polius (Canada West‑leading 3.5 sacks).
• RB Marshall Erichsen (Regina) vs. Calgary Front Seven:
  Erichsen is a bruising back who can control tempo. Calgary must limit his early gains to avoid long drives.
• WR Zion Grant (Calgary) vs. Regina Secondary:
  Grant’s size (6’4”) and big‑play ability could stretch the field. Regina’s DBs must contain him to prevent explosive plays.
• QB Noah Pelletier (Regina) vs. Calgary Secondary:
  Pelletier has multiple weapons, including WR Nicholas Sirleaf and SB D’Sean Mimbs. Calgary’s young secondary will be tested.

Recent Team Form

• Calgary Dinos (2–3):
  • Wins: Alberta, UBC.
  • Losses: Regina (OT), Saskatchewan, Manitoba.
  • Trend: All three losses by one possession — competitive but struggling to close games.
• Regina Rams (4–1):
• Wins: Calgary (OT), Alberta, UBC, Manitoba.
• Loss: Saskatchewan (22–20).
• Trend: Strong defensive unit, balanced offense, only blemish a narrow loss to Huskies.

Conference Context

• Conference: Canada West (U SPORTS).
• Implications:
• Regina (4–1) is chasing Manitoba and Saskatchewan for the top playoff seed.
• Calgary (2–3) is in the middle of the pack, fighting with UBC and Alberta for playoff positioning.
• A Calgary upset would tighten the standings dramatically.

Series History

• All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Calgary leads historically, but Regina has closed the gap in recent years.
• Recent Meetings:
  • 2025 Week 1: Regina 33, Calgary 30 (OT).
  • 2024: Regina won both meetings, including a 51–38 shootout.
• Trend: Regina has won 3 straight vs. Calgary.

Betting Trends

• Calgary Dinos:
  • 3–2 ATS this season.
  • 4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
  • All 3 losses by ≤7 points.
• Regina Rams:
• 4–1 ATS this season.
• 3 of last 5 games have gone under due to strong defense.
• 6–2 ATS in last 8 vs. Calgary.

Historical Betting Results

• Last 5 head‑to‑head (ATS): Regina 4–1 vs. Calgary.
• Totals: 3 overs, 2 unders.
• Average Margin: Regina by 8 points.

Game Odds

Calgary Dinos                    51

Regina Rams                      – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025