CIS-CFB Game Preview: Concordia Stingers (2-5) vs. McGill Redbirds (2-5)

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Venue & Start Time

  • Stadium: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal, QC
  • Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast: TVA Sports / RSEQ TV

Weather Forecast (Montreal, QC)

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon
  • Temperature: ~52°F (11°C) at kickoff
  • Wind: WNW at 10–12 mph
  • Precipitation: 10% chance of light showers
  • Impact: Mild wind could affect long field goals and deep passing

Injury Report

  • Concordia Stingers:
    • QB Antoine Ouimet – Probable (ankle)
    • WR Jaylan Greaves – Available
    • OL depth thin after midseason injuries
  • McGill Redbirds:
  • QB Eloa Latendresse-Regimbald – Available
  • WR1 healthy, OL intact
  • DB depth slightly depleted

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Antoine Ouimet (Concordia) vs. QB Eloa Latendresse-Regimbald (McGill): Ouimet sparked Concordia’s comeback win vs. Sherbrooke; Latendresse-Regimbald is steady but turnover-prone.
  • WR Jaylan Greaves (Concordia) vs. McGill Secondary: Greaves is the Stingers’ big-play threat.
  • RB tandem (McGill) vs. Concordia Front Seven: McGill’s run game must establish tempo against a defense allowing 150+ rush yards per game.
  • Special Teams: Shaughnessy Cup games often swing on field position and kicking.

Team Recent Form

  • Concordia:
    • Points For: 16.7 Points Against: 32.0
    • Last 5: W–L–L–L–W
    • Notable: 27–23 win vs. Sherbrooke last week kept playoff hopes alive
  • McGill:
  • Points For: 23.0 Points Against: 30.1
  • Last 5: L–L–L–W–L
  • Notable: Strong at home (3–1 overall at Percival Molson this season)

Series History

  • All-time (since 2003): Concordia leads 23–6.
  • Recent: McGill won in 2024 (21–17), snapping a long losing streak.
  • Shaughnessy Cup: This is the 55th edition; McGill hosting as part of Homecoming celebrations.

Betting Trends

  • Under has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings.
  • Concordia is 4–1 SU in last 5 vs. McGill.
  • McGill is 3–1 at home this season.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: McGill +7.5, won 21–17 → Cover, Under
  • 2023: Concordia -6.5, won 24–14 → Cover, Under
  • 2022: Concordia -10.5, won 31–14 → Cover, Over

Final Score Prediction: McGill 23 – Concordia 20

Game Odds

Concordia Stingers          47.5

McGill Redbirds                               – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025