CIS-CFB Game Preview: Regina Rams (6-2) vs. Saskatchewan Huskies (7-1)

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Venue & Match Details

  • Stadium: Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (capacity ~6,100)
  • kickoff: 2:00 PM CT
  • Broadcast: CanadaWest.tv / HuskieFAN Radio
  • Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy, 3°C (37°F), winds 15–18 km/h. Cold prairie conditions, with wind possibly affecting the passing game and special teams.

Injury Report

  • Regina Rams: QB Noah Pelletier (1,985 yards, 14 TDs, 6 INTs) healthy; RB Ryker Frank (712 yards, 6 TDs) active; WR D’Sean Mimbs (648 yards, 5 TDs) available.
  • Saskatchewan Huskies: QB Anton Amundrud (2,145 yards, 17 TDs, 5 INTs) healthy; RB Ryker Fyfe (801 yards, 8 TDs) active; WR Daniel Perry (721 yards, 7 TDs) available.

Player Matchups

  • QB Noah Pelletier (Regina): Accurate passer, 62% completions; must avoid turnovers against Huskies’ aggressive front.
  • QB Anton Amundrud (Saskatchewan): Canada West’s most efficient passer; excels in play-action and deep throws.
  • RB Ryker Frank (Regina): Averaging 5.2 YPC; key to controlling tempo in cold weather.
  • RB Ryker Fyfe (Saskatchewan): Physical runner, 100+ yards in 4 of last 5 games.
  • WR D’Sean Mimbs (Regina): Deep threat, averaging 16.1 yards per catch.
  • WR Daniel Perry (Saskatchewan): Veteran target, reliable in red-zone situations.

Team Form

  • Regina Rams:
    • Last 5: W–W–L–W–W
    • Offense: 29.8 PPG, 392 YPG
    • Defense: 22.4 PPG allowed, 338 YPG allowed
  • Saskatchewan Huskies:
  • Last 5: W–W–W–L–W (only loss to Manitoba)
  • Offense: 33.5 PPG, 415 YPG
  • Defense: 17.9 PPG allowed (best in Canada West), 298 YPG allowed

Series History

  • All-time: Saskatchewan leads ~50–20 in the provincial rivalry.
  • 2025 Season: Teams split — Regina upset Saskatchewan 27–24 in Week 3, Huskies won 31–17 in Week 7.
  • At Griffiths Stadium: Huskies have won 7 of last 8.

Betting Trends

  • Saskatchewan: 6–2 ATS this season; 3–1 ATS at home.
  • Regina: 5–3 ATS; 2–2 ATS on the road.
  • Over/Under: Saskatchewan 3 of 8 games Over; Regina 5 of 8 Over.
  • Saskatchewan: +9 turnover margin (2nd in U SPORTS).
  • Regina: +3 turnover margin.
  • Huskies: 1st in Canada West in sacks (18).

Projected Score: Saskatchewan 27 – Regina 17

Game Odds

Regina Rams                                      48.5

Saskatchewan Huskies                  – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025

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