CIS-CFB Game Preview: British Columbia Thunderbirds (2-5) vs. Regina Rams (6-1)

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Venue & Start Time

  • Stadium: Leibel Field, Regina, SK
  • Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. CST (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)
  • Broadcast: Canada West TV / Local radio coverage

Weather Forecast

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • Temperature: 46–50°F (8–10°C)
  • Wind: NW at 12–15 mph
  • Precipitation: 10% chance of light showers
  • Impact: Passing/kicking may be slightly affected by crosswinds

Injury Report

  • UBC Thunderbirds:
    • QB Garrett Rooker – Probable (ankle)
    • WR Sam Davenport – Out (hamstring)
    • LB Ryan Baker – Questionable (shoulder)
  • Regina Rams:
  • QB Noah Pelletier – Available
  • RB Matthew Morin – Questionable (knee)
  • DB Jaxon Ford – Out (upper body)

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Garrett Rooker (UBC) vs. QB Noah Pelletier (Regina): Rooker’s dual-threat ability vs. Pelletier’s efficient pocket passing.
  • WR Lucas Robertson (UBC) vs. WR Dhel Duncan-Busby (Regina): Robertson is UBC’s top target, while Duncan-Busby leads Canada West in receiving yards.
  • DL Ryan Baker (UBC) vs. OLC Tanner Schmekel (Regina): UBC’s defensive anchor against Regina’s veteran line.

Team Recent Form

  • UBC Thunderbirds:
    • Points For: 19.4 Points Against: 29.7
    • Last 5: L–L–W–L–L
    • Struggling defensively, allowing 400+ yards per game.
  • Regina Rams:
  • Points For: 31.2 Points Against: 20.1
  • Last 5: W–W–W–W–L
  • Balanced attack, averaging 250 passing yards and 150 rushing yards per game.

Series History

  • All-time: Regina leads 14–11 since 2000.
  • Recent: Rams have won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
  • Last Meeting (2024): Regina 28, UBC 17.

Betting Trends

  • UBC: 1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
  • Regina: 4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
  • Under has hit in 3 of last 4 head-to-head matchups.

Historical Betting Results

  • UBC as Underdog (last 10): 3–7 ATS, 2–8 SU.
  • Regina as Favorite (last 10): 7–3 ATS, 8–2 SU.
  • Head-to-Head (last 5): Regina 4–1 SU, 3–2 ATS.

Final Score Prediction: Regina Rams 31 – UBC Thunderbirds 17

Game Odds

British Columbia Thunderbirds                  52.5

Regina Rams                                                      – 14.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 23, 2025