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

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