CIS-CFB Game Preview: Regina Rams (2-0) vs. U-British Columbia Thunderbirds (1-1)

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Kickoff: 6:00 PM PDT
Venue: Thunderbird Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia
Broadcast: Canada West TV / U SPORTS Live

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Clear skies, light coastal breeze
Temperature at Kickoff: ~19°C (66°F)
Humidity: ~72%
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal conditions for vertical passing and special teams play; minimal weather disruption expected.

Injury Report

Regina Rams:

  • WR D’Sean Mimbs – Questionable (ankle sprain)
  • LB Ryder Vance – Probable (shoulder stinger)

UBC Thunderbirds:

  • QB Garrett Rooker – Cleared to start after minor rib contusion
  • DB Malcolm Lee – Out (hamstring)
  • OL Theo Benedet – Probable (knee soreness)

Key Player Matchups

QB Noah Pelletier (Regina) vs. UBC Secondary: Pelletier’s poise and deep-ball accuracy will test UBC’s depleted defensive backfield.

RB Ajou Ajou (UBC) vs. DL Tanner Smith (Regina): Ajou’s burst and edge speed could exploit gaps in Regina’s front seven.

WR D’Sean Mimbs (Regina) vs. CB Chris Ellis (UBC): If Mimbs suits up, his route precision and YAC ability give him the edge.

Recent Form

Regina Rams:

  • Defeated Calgary 43–36 in OT thriller
  • Reigning Canada West champions
  • Averaging 31.5 points/game with a +2 turnover margin

UBC Thunderbirds:

  • Opened with a 21–9 win over Manitoba
  • Dropped Week 2 to Saskatchewan 29–20
  • Defense ranks top-3 in Canada West in sacks and third-down stops

Series History

  • All-Time Head-to-Head: UBC leads 20–17
  • Last 5 Meetings: Regina 3 wins, UBC 2 wins
  • 2024 Season: Split series 1–1, both games decided by
  • At Thunderbird Stadium: UBC has won 3 of last 4

Trends:

  • Regina is 4-1 ATS in last 5 road games
  • UBC is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games
  • Over has hit in 6 of last 8 meetings
  • Rams are 6-0 SU in games decided by

Game Odds

Reginas Rams                    – 1.5

UBC Thunderbirds           48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 11, 2025