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
