Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Stade de l’Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec
- Capacity: ~3,500
- Broadcast: TVA Sports
Weather Forecast (Sherbrooke, QC)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~17°C (63°F), cooling into the upper 50s by late afternoon
- Conditions: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks
- Wind: 12–16 km/h from the northwest
- Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers
- Impact: Mild crosswinds could affect field goals and punts, but otherwise favorable football weather
Injury Report
- McGill Redbirds:
- QB Eloa Latendresse-Regimbald healthy after leading the upset of Montréal last week.
- RB Jerry Momo (179 yards vs. Montréal) expected to play despite heavy workload.
- OL depth slightly tested after early-season injuries.
- Sherbrooke Vert & Or:
- QB rotation has been inconsistent; starter expected to play but under pressure.
- Secondary missing one starter (undisclosed injury).
(Note: RSEQ programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- McGill Ground Game vs. Sherbrooke Front Seven
- McGill rushed for nearly 300 yards in their upset of Montréal.
- Sherbrooke has struggled against the run, allowing over 150 yards per game.
- Sherbrooke QB vs. McGill Secondary
- McGill leads the RSEQ with 8 interceptions in 4 games.
- Sherbrooke has been turnover-prone, which could tilt the game.
- Special Teams Edge
- McGill’s kicking game has been reliable (80% FG).
- Sherbrooke has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- McGill Redbirds (2–2)
- W 38–22 vs. Sherbrooke (Aug 22)
- L 15–37 @ Laval (Aug 30)
- L 19–27 @ Concordia (Sept 5)
- W 31–24 vs. Montréal (Sept 19, historic upset)
- Strengths: Elite rushing attack, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Passing game inconsistent, turnover margin near even.
- Sherbrooke Vert & Or (1–3)
- L 22–38 @ McGill (Aug 22)
- L 21–33 vs. Bishop’s (Sept 6)
- L 10–33 @ Laval (Sept 13)
- W 26–13 vs. Concordia (Sept 20, first win of season)
- Strengths: Capable of moving the ball in spurts, improving defense.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent QB play, -5 turnover margin.
Series History
- All-time series: McGill leads recent matchups.
- Last 5 meetings: McGill has won 3 of 5.
- 2025 Week 1: McGill defeated Sherbrooke 38–22.
- Trend: McGill has had the upper hand recently, especially with its rushing attack.
Betting Trends
- McGill:
- 2–2 ATS in 2025
- 3–1 ATS in last 4 vs. Sherbrooke
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Sherbrooke:
- 1–3 ATS in 2025
- 2–6 ATS in last 8 RSEQ games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2025 (Week 1): McGill -3.5 covered in a 38–22 win (Over cashed).
- 2024: Sherbrooke +6.5 upset McGill 27–24 (Over cashed).
- 2023: McGill -7.5 covered in a 31–17 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
McGill Redbirds – 7.5
Sherbrooke Vert & Or 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
