Venue & Start Time
- Stadium: Stade de l’Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
- Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: TVA Sports / U SPORTS TV
Weather Forecast (Sherbrooke, QC)
- Conditions: Cool and partly cloudy
- Temperature: ~50°F (10°C) at kickoff, dropping to 46°F by 4th quarter
- Wind: NW at 12–15 mph
- Precipitation: 10–15% chance of light showers
- Impact: Passing/kicking may be slightly affected by crosswinds
Injury Report
- Laval Rouge et Or:
- QB Arnaud Desjardins – Available
- WR Emeric Boutin – Probable (ankle)
- OL depth intact, no major absences
- Sherbrooke Vert & Or:
- QB1 healthy, RB1 available
- WR depth thin after midseason injuries
- DB Alex Gagnon – Out (shoulder)
Key Player Matchups
- QB Arnaud Desjardins (Laval) vs. Sherbrooke Secondary: Desjardins’ efficiency (65% completion rate) against a defense allowing 250+ passing yards per game.
- WR Emeric Boutin (Laval) vs. CB depth of Sherbrooke: Boutin’s speed stretches the field.
- RB Kevin Mital (Laval) vs. Sherbrooke Front Seven: Laval’s balanced run-pass attack keeps defenses guessing.
- QB Sherbrooke (Vert & Or) vs. Laval Pass Rush: Laval’s defensive line has averaged 3.5 sacks per game.
Team Recent Form
- Laval:
- Points For: 29.8 Points Against: 14.2
- Last 5: W–W–W–L–W
- Strength: Elite defense, +12 turnover margin
- Sherbrooke:
- Points For: 16.4 Points Against: 28.7
- Last 5: L–L–W–L–L
- Strength: Scrappy at home, but inconsistent offense
Series History
- All-time: Laval dominates the modern-era series; Sherbrooke’s only win came in 2021 (23–17 at home).
- Recent: Laval has won 9 of the last 10 meetings, including a 28–0 shutout in 2024.
- Trend: Laval has shut out Sherbrooke in 2 of the last 3 games.
Betting Trends
- Laval: 7–1 ATS in last 8 RSEQ road games.
- Sherbrooke: 1–6 ATS in last 7 RSEQ home games.
- Under has hit in 4 of last 5 head-to-head matchups.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Laval -21.5, won 28–0 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Laval -17.5, won 31–10 → Cover, Under
- 2021: Sherbrooke +14.5, won outright 23–17 → Historic upset
Final Score Prediction: Laval 34 – Sherbrooke 10
Game Odds
Laval Rouge et Or – 24.5
Sherbrooke Vert & Or 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
