CIS-CFB Game Preview: Manitoba Bisons (2-2) vs. Regina Rams (3-1)

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Venue & Game Details

  • Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CST (3:00 PM CDT)
  • Venue: Mosaic Stadium, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina, Saskatchewan
  • Capacity: ~33,000
  • Event: Family Day promotion with pre-game tailgate and fan activities

Weather Forecast (Regina, SK)

  • Kickoff Temperature: ~18°C (64°F), cooling into the mid-50s by evening
  • Conditions: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks
  • Wind: 15–20 km/h from the northwest
  • Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers
  • Impact: Crosswinds could affect field goals and punts, but otherwise favorable football weather

Injury Report

  • Manitoba Bisons:
    • QB group healthy; starter expected to play after steady Week 4 performance.
    • RB rotation intact, no major reported injuries.
    • Secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
  • Regina Rams:
  • QB Noah Pelletier healthy and leading the offense after strong early-season form.
  • WR corps intact, including top target who has averaged over 80 yards per game.
  • Defensive line slightly banged up but starters expected to play.

(Note: U SPORTS programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Duel: Manitoba vs. Regina’s Noah Pelletier
    • Manitoba’s QB has been efficient but turnover-prone under pressure.
    • Pelletier has thrown for multiple TDs in 3 of 4 games, including a 43–36 OT win at Calgary.
  • Manitoba Run Game vs. Regina Defensive Front
    • Manitoba averages ~150 rushing yards per game.
    • Regina’s front seven has been stout, holding UBC to just 20 points in Week 3.
  • Special Teams Edge
  • Manitoba’s kicking game has been reliable (80% FG).
  • Regina has been strong in punt returns, consistently flipping field position.

Recent Team Form

  • Manitoba Bisons (2–2)
    • L 28–31 vs. Regina (Aug 21)
    • W 27–20 vs. Alberta (Aug 30)
    • W 27–22 vs. Saskatchewan (Sept 13)
    • L 20–34 @ Calgary (Sept 20)
    • Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
    • Weaknesses: Inconsistent pass protection, turnover margin (-3).
  • Regina Rams (3–1)
  • W 31–28 @ Manitoba (Aug 21)
  • W 43–36 (OT) @ Calgary (Aug 29)
  • W 47–23 vs. Alberta (Sept 5)
  • W 37–20 @ UBC (Sept 12)
  • L 20–22 @ Saskatchewan (Sept 19)
  • Strengths: Explosive passing game, balanced attack.
  • Weaknesses: Defense has allowed late-game scoring runs.

Series History

  • All-time series: Historically competitive, with Regina holding a recent edge.
  • Last 5 meetings: Regina has won 3 of 5.
  • 2025 Week 1: Regina edged Manitoba 31–28 in Winnipeg.
  • Trend: Games between these two are often close, with multiple one-score finishes.

Betting Trends

  • Manitoba:
    • 2–2 ATS in 2025
    • 1–4 ATS in last 5 vs. Regina
    • 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
  • Regina:
  • 3–1 ATS in 2025
  • 4–1 ATS in last 5 Canada West games
  • 3 of last 4 games have gone Over

Historical Betting Results

  • 2025 (Week 1): Regina -3.5 covered in a 31–28 win (Over cashed).
  • 2024: Manitoba +6.5 upset Regina 27–24 (Under cashed).
  • 2023: Regina -7.5 covered in a 34–20 win (Over cashed).

Game Odds

Manitoba Bisons              52

Regina Rams                      – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025