Laval Rouge et Or Keeps Starting Quarterback Identity Secret Ahead of Season Opener Against Concordia

The Laval Rouge et Or football program has officially decided on its starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener against the Concordia Stingers, but head coach Glen Constantin intends to keep the identity under wraps until game day, according to reports by regional outlets including Le Journal de Québec, Le Soleil, and Radio-Canada.

The Strategy Behind the Quarterback Mystery

Entering his 25th season as head coach, Constantin confirmed that the decision is made and the players have been notified of the hierarchy ahead of Saturday’s matchup at Stade Telus. Rather than publicizing the starter, the coach opted for tactical ambiguity.

According to reports from Le Soleil, Constantin explained that withholding the identity forces Concordia’s defensive coaching staff to prepare for multiple distinct skill sets. Laval features signal-callers in Arnaud Desjardins, Victor Charland, and Jérémy Ouellette.

Evaluating the Contenders at Laval

The battle for the starting job featured competition during training camp following a more modest offensive output last autumn. Arnaud Desjardins, the 2022 Vanier Cup champion and first-team All-Canadian, represents continuity for the offense after throwing 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season.

Challenging him is Victor Charland, a mobile quarterback who joined the program following a career at Cégep Montmorency and spent last season developing behind Desjardins. According to Radio-Canada coverage, Constantin emphasized that seniority does not dictate playing time within the program, noting that performance and decision-making speed under pressure dictate the depth chart.

Concordia Awaits Season Opener at Stade Telus

The visiting Concordia Stingers arrive in Quebec City facing their own roster questions following a significant injury to quarterback Antoine Ouimet. Last November, the Rouge et Or narrowly edged the Stingers 34-27 in a double-overtime provincial semifinal, a postseason thriller that leaves both squads with plenty to prove when kickoff arrives on Saturday.