Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Stade TELUS-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC
- Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM EDT
- Broadcast: TVA Sports, RSEQ Live Stream, and local radio affiliates
Weather Forecast (Quebec City, QC)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy skies
- Temperature: 19°C (66°F) at kickoff, dipping to 15°C (59°F) by late game
- Winds: 14 km/h from the northeast
- Precipitation: 20% chance of light showers
- Impact: Passing game should be unaffected; wind could influence long field goals and punts
Injury Report
- Laval Rouge et Or:
- QB Arnaud Desjardins (shoulder) – Probable
- RB Kalenga Muganda (ankle) – Questionable
- DB Étienne Cloutier (hamstring) – Out
- Concordia Stingers:
- 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: 2-1
- W vs. McGill 30-7
- W vs. Sherbrooke 27-20
- L vs. Montréal 21-28
- Defense allowing just 18.3 points per game.
- Concordia Stingers: 1-2
- W vs. Sherbrooke 24-21
- L vs. Montréal 17-34
- L vs. Laval 13-27 (2024 season finale)
- Offense averaging 18.0 points per game; defense giving up 27.3.
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 is 7-1 ATS in last 8 vs. Concordia.
- The Under has hit in 6 of the last 9 meetings.
- Concordia is 2-8 ATS in last 10 RSEQ games as a double-digit underdog.
- Laval is 9-1 straight up in last 10 home games.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Laval -13.5, won 27-13 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Laval -10, won 28-17 → Cover, Push on Total
- 2022: Laval -17, won 35-14 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Laval Rouge et Or – 14.5
Concordia Stingers 47
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
