CIS-CFB Game Preview: Carleton Ravens (3-4) vs. McMaster Marauders (3-4)

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Venue & Game Details

  • Location: Ron Joyce Stadium, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON
  • Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Competition: OUA regular season, Week 8
  • Broadcast: OUA.tv, 93.3 CFMU (Hamilton radio)
  • Atmosphere: McMaster’s final home game of the regular season, with playoff positioning on the line

Team Recent Form

  • Carleton Ravens:
    • Wins: York, Toronto, Waterloo
    • Losses: Ottawa, Laurier, Queen’s, Western
    • Trend: Carleton has struggled against top-tier OUA teams but has been competitive in mid-table matchups. Averaging 22.7 PPG, allowing 29.4 PPG.
  • McMaster Marauders:
  • Wins: Guelph (25–15), Toronto (35–16), Waterloo (47–14)
  • Losses: York (31–24), Queen’s (38–4), Windsor (29–13), Western (51–22)
  • Trend: McMaster has rebounded with two straight wins, scoring 82 points combined in their last two games. Averaging 27.1 PPG, allowing 29.0 PPG.

Injury Report

  • Carleton:
    • QB Tristan Lefebvre – Probable (ankle)
    • WR Kamal Karamoko – Questionable (hamstring)
  • McMaster:
  • RB Tyrell Ford Jr. – Probable (shoulder)
  • DB Ethan Martin – Out (concussion protocol)

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Tristan Lefebvre (Carleton) vs. McMaster Secondary – Lefebvre’s mobility could test a Marauders defense missing a key DB.
  • RB Tyrell Ford Jr. (McMaster) vs. Carleton Front Seven – Ford’s ability to break tackles is central to McMaster’s offensive rhythm.
  • WR Josh Ferguson (Carleton) vs. CB Marcus Hines (McMaster) – Ferguson’s deep-threat ability could be a game-changer.
  • QB Andreas Dueck (McMaster) vs. Carleton Linebackers – Dueck’s experience and accuracy give McMaster a passing edge.

Series History

  • McMaster leads the all-time series.
  • Last meeting (2024): McMaster defeated Carleton 28–17 in Ottawa.
  • Carleton has not won in Hamilton since 2017.

Betting Trends

  • McMaster is 2-0 ATS in its last two games.
  • Carleton is 1-4 ATS in its last five.
  • The Over has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings.
  • McMaster is 5-2 SU in last 7 home games vs. Carleton.

Score Projection: McMaster 31 – Carleton 27

Game Odds

Carleton Ravens                               51

McMaster Marauders                    – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025