Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: CEPSUM Stadium, Montreal, QC
Broadcast: U SPORTS Live / Local Affiliates
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Partly cloudy with mild winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~17°C (63°F)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal conditions for a balanced offensive game; minimal weather-related disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Laval Rouge et Or:
- WR Félix Roy – Questionable (ankle)
- LB Antoine Rousseau – Probable (shoulder)
Montreal Carabins:
- QB Jonathan Sénécal – Cleared to start after minor groin strain
- DB Marc-Antoine Dequoy – Out (hamstring)
Key Player Matchups
Matchup
QB Hugo Richard (Laval) vs. LB Alexandre Marcoux (Montreal): Richard’s dual-threat ability will test Montreal’s zone coverage.
RB Kevin Mital (Laval) vs. DL Reda Malki (Montreal): Malki’s interior pressure could disrupt Laval’s run game.
WR Vincent Forbes-Mombleau (Laval) vs. CB Cédric Lussier-Roy (Montreal): Forbes-Mombleau’s route precision gives him an edge in man coverage.
Recent Form
Laval Rouge et Or:
- 2-0 start to the season
- Defeated McGill 37–15 on Aug 30
- Strong offensive rhythm, averaging 34+ points per game
Montreal Carabins:
- 1-1 record
- Dominated Sherbrooke 44–7 on Aug 29
- Defense rebounded after early season miscues
Series History
- All-Time Head-to-Head: Laval leads 22–17
- Last 5 Meetings: Laval 3 wins, Montreal 2 wins
- 2024 Season: Split series 1–1, both games decided by
- At CEPSUM Stadium: Montreal holds a slight edge, winning 4 of last 6
Trends:
- Laval is 5-1 ATS in last 6 road games
- Montreal is 4-0 ATS in last 4 home games vs Laval
- Under has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings
Game Odds
Laval Rouge at Or – 2.5
Montreal Carabins 42.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 11, 2025
