Venue & Event Details
- Location: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM CST (local time)
- Event: 60th Vanier Cup (U Sports National Championship)
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: Around -2°C to 3°C (typical late-November Regina conditions)
- Conditions: Cold, partly cloudy skies with potential wind gusts (15–20 km/h).
- Impact: Passing games may be challenged; ground attack and special teams could play decisive roles.
Injury Report
- Montreal Carabins: No major injuries reported after Uteck Bowl win. RB Mathieu Barsalou (4 TDs vs Saint Mary’s) is healthy and expected to start.
- Saskatchewan Huskies: No significant injuries reported post-Mitchell Bowl. RB Ryker Frank (131 yards vs Queen’s) and WR Daniel Wiebe (80 yards, 1 TD) are cleared.
Key Player Matchups
- QB Pepe Gonzalez (Montreal) vs QB Jake Farrell (Saskatchewan): Gonzalez is efficient (18/26, 168 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT in Uteck Bowl), while Farrell thrives on big plays (149 yards, 1 TD in Mitchell Bowl).
- RB Mathieu Barsalou (Montreal) vs RB Ryker Frank (Saskatchewan): Barsalou’s red-zone dominance vs Frank’s explosive rushing ability.
- Montreal Defense vs Saskatchewan Special Teams: Huskies’ Daniel Kubongo had an 85-yard punt return TD; Montreal must contain special teams threats.
Recent Team Forms
- Montreal Carabins: Dominated Saint Mary’s 49–19 in Uteck Bowl; strong offensive rhythm and defensive control.
- Saskatchewan Huskies: Beat Queen’s 22–11 in Mitchell Bowl; relied on explosive plays despite being outgained in yardage.
Series History
- Montreal and Saskatchewan have met twice in Vanier Cup history:
- 2016: Laval defeated Calgary (CW), showing CW’s struggles vs Quebec teams.
- Montreal vs Saskatchewan direct Vanier Cup history is limited, making this matchup fresh and compelling.
Betting Trends
- Montreal is 5–2 ATS in last 7 postseason games.
- Saskatchewan is 4–1 ATS in last 5 Vanier Cup appearances.
- Unders have hit in 3 of last 4 Vanier Cups played in cold-weather stadiums.
Historical Betting Results
- Vanier Cup games in Regina (2013, 2019) leaned toward defensive battles, with totals under 50 points.
- Quebec conference teams have historically performed well in national finals, winning 9 of last 15 Vanier Cups.
Prediction: Saskatchewan Huskies 24 – Montreal Carabins 20
Game Odds
Montreal Carabins 47.5
Saskatchewan Huskies – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025
