Venue & Game Information
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Knight–Newbrough Field at University Stadium, Waterloo, Ontario
- Capacity: ~6,000
- Broadcast: OUA.tv / CHCH Hamilton
Weather Forecast (Waterloo, ON)
- Temperature: ~57°F (14°C) at kickoff, dropping to ~52°F by the 4th quarter
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, 15% chance of light rain
- Wind: 8–12 mph, swirling winds could affect long field goals
- Impact: Passing game should be fine, but special teams may be tested
Injury Report
- Carleton Ravens:
- QB Tristan Lefebvre – healthy, expected starter
- WR Tristan Ready – probable (minor ankle sprain in Panda Game)
- RB Elijah Barnes – healthy, coming off strong performance vs. Ottawa
- Laurier Golden Hawks:
- QB Arnaud Desjardins – healthy, expected starter
- RB Quentin Scott – probable (shoulder soreness)
- OL rotation intact, no major defensive injuries
Key Player Matchups
- Quarterbacks:
- Tristan Lefebvre (Carleton) – 227 passing yards, 1 TD in Panda Game win; steady but must avoid turnovers.
- Arnaud Desjardins (Laurier) – 1,500+ passing yards this season, 12 TD, 3 INT; one of the OUA’s most efficient passers.
- Running Backs:
- Elijah Barnes (Carleton) – 400+ rushing yards, 4 TD; physical runner who sets the tone.
- Quentin Scott (Laurier) – 600+ rushing yards, 6 TD; versatile back who can catch out of the backfield.
- Receivers:
- Carleton: Tristan Ready (team leader in receptions, red-zone target).
- Laurier: Ethan Jordan (deep threat, averaging 18 YPC).
- Defensive Playmakers:
- Carleton: DB Malcolm Thompson – 2 INT, 25 tackles.
- Laurier: LB Ente Eguavoen – 40 tackles, 3 sacks; defensive leader.
Recent Team Form
- Carleton Ravens (3–3):
- Last game: Defeated Ottawa 20–14 in Panda Game (first Panda win since 2017) [2].
- Strength: Balanced attack, improving defense.
- Weakness: Inconsistent offensive line play.
- Laurier Golden Hawks (6–0):
- Last game: Defeated Toronto 38–10 on Homecoming.
- Strength: Undefeated, top-ranked OUA defense (allowing under 15 PPG).
- Weakness: Occasionally slow starts against physical teams.
Series History
- All-time series: Laurier leads 12–4.
- Recent meetings:
- 2024: Laurier 31, Carleton 14
- 2023: Laurier 27, Carleton 10
- Laurier has won five straight vs. Carleton.
Betting Trends
- Carleton:
- 3-3 ATS this season.
- 1-2 ATS on the road.
- 4 of last 6 games have gone Under.
- Laurier:
- 5-1 ATS this season.
- 3-0 ATS at home.
- 4 of last 6 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
- Carleton: Struggles ATS vs. Laurier, covering only 1 of last 5 meetings.
- Laurier: Strong at home, covering 6 of last 8 at Knight–Newbrough Field.
- Totals: Matchups between these teams have leaned Under in 3 of last 5 games.
Game Odds
Carleton Ravens 48.5
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 9, 2025
