CIS-CFB Game Preview: Concordia Stingers (1-4) vs. Laval Rouge et Or (3-1)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Stadium: Stade TELUS–Université Laval, Quebec City, QC.
  • Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM EDT.
  • Capacity: ~12,800.
  • Broadcast: TVA Sports, RSEQ Live Stream, and local radio affiliates.

Weather Forecast (Quebec City, QC)

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy skies.
  • Temperature at kickoff: ~19°C (66°F), dipping to ~15°C (59°F) by late game.
  • Winds: 14 km/h from the northeast.
  • Chance of rain: 20% (light showers possible).
  • Impact: Passing game should be unaffected; wind could influence long field goals and punts.

Injury Report

  • Laval Rouge et Or (3–1):
    • QB Arnaud Desjardins (shoulder) – Probable.
    • RB Kalenga Muganda (ankle) – Questionable.
    • DB Étienne Cloutier (hamstring) – Out.
  • Concordia Stingers (1–4):
  • QB Olivier Roy (knee) – Probable.
  • WR Tristan Mancini (groin) – Game‑time decision.
  • LB William Castonguay (concussion protocol) – Out.

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Arnaud Desjardins (Laval) vs. Concordia Secondary:
    Desjardins leads the RSEQ in passing efficiency. Concordia’s DBs have struggled against top‑tier QBs.
  • WR Olivier Cool (Laval) vs. Stingers Coverage:
    Cool has been a touchdown machine; Concordia must double him to avoid explosive plays.
  • QB Olivier Roy (Concordia) vs. Laval Pass Rush:
    Roy is experienced but inconsistent. Laval’s defensive front could force turnovers.
  • RB Battle:
    Franck Tchembe (Concordia) vs. Laval’s committee (Muganda, Angel Vital). Both sides rely on balanced ground games.

Recent Team Form

  • Laval Rouge et Or (3–1):
    • W vs. McGill 30–7
    • W vs. Sherbrooke 27–20
    • L vs. Montréal 21–28
    • Defense allowing just 18.3 PPG.
  • Concordia Stingers (1–4):
  • W vs. Sherbrooke 24–21
  • L vs. Montréal 17–34
  • L vs. Laval 13–27 (2024 finale)
  • Offense averaging 18.0 PPG; defense giving up 27.3 PPG.

Conference Context

  • Conference: RSEQ (Quebec conference, U SPORTS football).
  • Implications:
  • Laval (3–1) is chasing Montréal for the top playoff seed.
  • Concordia (1–4) is battling McGill and Sherbrooke to stay in postseason contention.

Series History

  • All‑Time Meetings: Laval leads 47–12.
  • Last 5 Meetings: Laval 4–1.
  • Most Recent: Laval 27, Concordia 13 (2024).

Betting Trends

  • Laval Rouge et Or:
    • 7–1 ATS in last 8 vs. Concordia.
    • The under has hit in 6 of the last 9 meetings.
    • 9–1 straight up in last 10 home games.
  • Concordia Stingers:
  • 2–8 ATS in last 10 RSEQ games as a double‑digit underdog.
  • 3 of last 5 games have gone over due to defensive lapses.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: Laval –13.5, won 27–13 → Cover, Under.
  • 2023: Laval –10, won 28–17 → Cover, Push.
  • 2022: Laval –17, won 35–14 → Cover, Over.
  • 2021: Laval –20, won 31–10 → Cover, Under.
  • 2020: Laval –14, won 27–12 → Cover, Under.

Game Odds

Concordia Stingers          47

Laval Rouge et Or             – 14

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, October 4, 2025