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

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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