CIS-CFB Game Preview: Regina Rams (5-1) vs. Alberta Golden Bears (1-5)

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Venue & Game Details

  • Location: Foote Field, 11601 68 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
  • Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. MT (4:00 p.m. ET)
  • Competition: U SPORTS Canada West regular season, Week 7
  • Broadcast: CanadaWest.tv, SaskTel maxTV, 620 CKRM radio

Team Recent Form

  • Regina Rams:
    • Wins: Manitoba (31–28), Calgary (43–36 OT, 18–12), Alberta (47–23), UBC (37–20), Manitoba (30–8)
    • Loss: Saskatchewan (22–20)
    • Trend: Regina has won two straight and is averaging 34.3 PPG while allowing just 22.8 PPG.
  • Alberta Golden Bears:
  • Win: Calgary (23–19)
  • Losses: Regina (47–23), UBC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Calgary
  • Trend: Alberta has dropped four of its last five, averaging 19.7 PPG while conceding 35.5 PPG.

Injury Report

  • Regina:
    • QB Noah Pelletier – Probable (ankle soreness)
    • WR D’Sean Mimbs – Questionable (hamstring)
  • Alberta:
  • RB Matthew Peterson – Probable (shoulder)
  • LB Josh Klukas – Out (concussion protocol)

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Noah Pelletier (Regina) vs. Alberta Secondary – Pelletier has been efficient, with multiple 250+ yard games. Alberta’s pass defense has struggled, giving up big plays.
  • WR D’Sean Mimbs (Regina) vs. CB Daniel Bell (Alberta) – If Mimbs is healthy, his speed could stretch the field.
  • RB Matthew Peterson (Alberta) vs. Regina Front Seven – Peterson is Alberta’s offensive anchor, but Regina’s run defense has been stout.
  • DL Ryder Varga (Regina) vs. Alberta Offensive Line – Varga’s pass rush could disrupt Alberta’s rhythm.

Series History

  • Regina defeated Alberta 47–23 on Sept. 5, 2025.
  • Rams have won 6 of the last 7 meetings.
  • At Foote Field, Alberta has lost 3 straight vs. Regina.

Betting Trends

  • Regina is 5-1 ATS this season.
  • Alberta is 1-5 ATS.
  • The Over has hit in 4 of the last 6 Rams games.
  • Alberta has allowed 30+ points in 5 of 6 games.

Score Projection: Regina 41 – Alberta 20

Game Odds

Regina Rams                      – 14

Alberta Golden Bears     52

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025

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