Venue, Date & Time
Conference: U SPORTS – RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec)
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Kickoff: 1:00 PM EDT
Venue: Stade TELUS-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec
Broadcast: TVA Sports (national)
Weather Forecast (Quebec City, QC – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny with a few clouds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~20°C (68°F)
Wind: 10–14 km/h from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: 10%
Impact on Play: Ideal early-season football weather; minimal wind should allow both passing and kicking games to operate at full efficiency.
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Sherbrooke Vert & Or
No major injuries reported after Week 1 vs. McGill.
QB1 and RB1 healthy; OL depth intact after preseason camp.
Laval Rouge et Or
No confirmed absences after Week 1 vs. McGill.
Returning All-Canadian QB Arnaud Desjardins and top WR Emeric Boutin both healthy.
Recent Team Form
Sherbrooke Vert & Or
2024 Record: 1–7 overall, missed playoffs.
Only win came against McGill; offense averaged 14.1 PPG, defense allowed 32.8 PPG.
Opened 2025 with a road loss to McGill.
Laval Rouge et Or
2024 Record: 7–1 overall, Dunsmore Cup Champions, Vanier Cup Semifinalist.
Offense averaged 29.8 PPG; defense allowed just 12.4 PPG.
Opened 2025 with a decisive win over McGill.
Series History
All-Time: Laval dominates the modern-era series; Sherbrooke’s only win came in 2021 (23–17 at home) — their first ever over Laval.
Last Meeting: Oct. 26, 2024 – Laval 28, Sherbrooke 0 (Quebec City).
Current Streak: Laval W3.
Notable: Laval has shut out Sherbrooke in 2 of the last 3 meetings.
Betting Trends
Laval is 9-1 SU in last 10 meetings vs. Sherbrooke.
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 matchups.
Laval is 7-1 ATS in last 8 RSEQ home games.
Sherbrooke is 1-6 ATS in last 7 RSEQ road games.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Laval’s defensive dominance vs. Sherbrooke’s offensive struggles.
Historical scoring averages in series (~44 total points/game last 5 years).
Laval’s home-field advantage at Stade TELUS-UL.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Sherbrooke Vert & Or 48.5
Laval Rouge et Or – 24.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, September 6, 2025
