The RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec) has unveiled its all-star team for the 2025 season, headlined by Laval quarterback Arnaud Desjardins.
The fifth-year pivot, who was one of 13 members of the Rouge et Or to make the squad, was crowned the conference’s top passer for the third time in his career. He completed a national best 75.6 percent of his passes through seven games for 1,873 yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions, but remains a controversial pick after finishing behind Montreal QB Pepe Gonzalez in terms of total yards and touchdowns.
Along with Desjardins, three 2024 CFL draft picks made the team after returning to school for their final year of eligibility: McGill centre Domenico Piazza, who was taken in the fifth round by the Edmonton Elks; Laval receiver Isaac Gaillardetz, who went in the sixth round to the Montreal Alouettes; and Montreal defensive end Gabriel Maisonneuve, who was selected in the fifth round by the Alouettes.
A full list of all-stars can be found below.
2025-2026 ALL-STARS
Position – Name – Team
Quarterback – Arnaud Desjardins – Université Laval
Running back – Mathieu Roy – Université Laval
Running back – Jerry Momo – Université McGill
Fullback / Hybrid player – Émeric Boutin – Université Laval
Receiver – Olivier Cool – Université Laval
Receiver – Isaac Gaillardetz – Université Laval
Receiver – Enrique Jaimes Leclair – Université de Montréal
Receiver – Hassane Dosso – Université de Montréal
Center – Domenico Piazza – Université McGill
Guard – Alassane Diouf – Université de Montréal
Guard – Simon Roy – Université Laval
Offensive Tackle – Jean-Darius Nendou – Université de Montréal
Offensive Tackle – Étienne Cloutier – Université Laval
Defensive Ends – Gabriel Maisonneuve – Université de Montréal
Defensive Ends – Jacob Jinchereau – Université Laval
Defensive Tackles – Yoann Miangué – Université Laval
Defensive Tackles – Emilio Vidali – Université Concordia
Linebacker – Justin Cloutier – Université Laval
Linebacker – Charles-Elliot Boulianne – Université de Montréal
Linebacker (cover) – Benjamin Perron – Université de Sherbrooke
Cornerback – Jordan Lessard – Université Laval
Cornerback – Louis-Phillipe Gauthier – Université de Montréal
Halfback – Mendel Joseph – Université Concordia
Halfback – Jahnai-Taj Copeland-Lewis – Université McGill
Safety – Elijah Cramaix – Université de Montréal
Kicker – Mario Dellifraine – Université McGill
Punter – Felipe Forteza – Université Laval
Return specialist – Thomas Desrosiers – Université de Sherbrooke
Rush/Cover specialist – William Tremblay -Université Laval
The McGill Redbirds will visit the Laval Rouge et Or and the Montréal Carabins will host the Concordia Stingers in the RSEQ playoff semi-finals on Saturday, November 1. Both games will be broadcasted respectively live on TVA Sports at 12:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m. EDT.
The two winning teams will play for the Jacques-Dussault Cup on Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m. EST. Prior to that game, the conference will unveil its individual award winners, including its Hec Crighton Trophy finalist, at a special press conference.
