CIS-CFB Game Preview: Laval Rouge et Or (4-1) vs. McGill Redbirds (2-4)

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Venue & Game Information

  • Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montréal, Québec
  • Capacity: ~23,000
  • Broadcast: TVA Sports / Radio-Canada Sports / U SPORTS Live

Weather Forecast (Montréal, QC)

  • Temperature: ~56°F (13°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~50°F by the 4th quarter
  • Conditions: Mostly cloudy, 25% chance of light rain showers
  • Wind: 9–12 mph, swirling winds off Mount Royal
  • Impact: Passing/kicking could be affected; ground game may be emphasized

Injury Report

  • Laval Rouge et Or:
    • QB Arnaud Desjardins – healthy, expected starter
    • RB Kevin Mital (also used as a hybrid WR/RB) – healthy, no restrictions
    • OL rotation intact, no major defensive injuries
  • McGill Redbirds:
  • QB Dimitri Morand – probable (minor shoulder soreness)
  • RB Daniel Adeboboye – questionable (hamstring)
  • WR Tommy Nield – healthy, expected to start
  • Secondary depth thin, but starters available

Key Player Matchups

  • Quarterbacks:
    • Arnaud Desjardins (Laval) – 1,420 passing yards, 12 TD, 3 INT; efficient, accurate, and experienced.
    • Dimitri Morand (McGill) – 1,110 passing yards, 7 TD, 5 INT; capable of big plays but turnover-prone.
  • Running Backs:
    • Laval: Reda Malki – 510 rushing yards, 6 TD; physical runner who thrives in red-zone situations.
    • McGill: Daniel Adeboboye – 320 rushing yards, 2 TD; questionable but key to McGill’s offensive balance.
  • Receivers:
    • Laval: Kevin Mital – 560 yards, 5 TD; one of the best receivers in U SPORTS, matchup nightmare.
    • McGill: Tommy Nield – 380 yards, 3 TD; reliable possession target.
  • Defensive Playmakers:
  • Laval: LB Alexandre Gagné – 42 tackles, 3 sacks; defensive leader.
  • McGill: DB Josh Cumberbatch – 2 INT, 18 tackles; key in secondary.

Recent Team Form

  • Laval Rouge et Or (4–1):
    • Last 3 games: Beat Sherbrooke (31–14), lost to Montréal (28–24), beat McGill (37–15 earlier this season).
    • Strength: Balanced offense, elite defense (allowing under 17 PPG).
    • Weakness: Penalties and occasional slow starts.
  • McGill Redbirds (2–4):
  • Last 3 games: Lost to Sherbrooke (34–21), lost to Montréal (32–28), beat Montréal earlier in season (31–24).
  • Strength: Opportunistic offense, capable of pulling off upsets.
  • Weakness: Defensive lapses, inconsistent QB play.

Series History

  • All-time series: Laval leads 38–2.
  • Recent meetings:
  • 2025 (earlier): Laval 37, McGill 15 (at Laval)
  • 2024: Laval 41, McGill 10
  • Laval has won 20 straight vs. McGill.

Betting Trends

  • Laval:
    • 4-1 ATS this season.
    • 2-1 ATS on the road.
    • 3 of last 5 games have gone Under.
  • McGill:
  • 2-4 ATS this season.
  • 1-2 ATS at home.
  • 4 of last 6 games have gone Over.

Historical Betting Results

  • Laval: Consistently dominant ATS vs. McGill, covering in 7 of last 9 meetings.
  • McGill: Rarely competitive against Laval, but did cover once in 2023 as a +21 underdog.
  • Totals: Matchups between these teams have leaned Over in 3 of last 5 games.

Game Odds

Laval Rouge et Or             – 18.5

McGill Redbirds                               50.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 9, 2025