LIVESTREAM ONEFA Qtrfinal: Borregos CEM vs Borregos Monterrey, Nov. 14, 02:30 CET (2:30 am, 8:30 pm Nov. 13, ET)
The second-seeded Borregos Monterrey (8–1) will host the seventh-seeded Borregos CEM (5–4) at Estadio Borregos, on the Tecnológico de Monterrey campus in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, in the ONEFA 14 Grandes quarterfinals.
The two teams, representing the same university system, did not meet during the regular season, adding intrigue to a matchup with a semifinal berth at stake.
Monterrey enters as favorite
The Borregos Monterrey secured second place with a 21–7 victory over the Águilas Blancas IPN, completing an impressive 8–1 regular season despite playing three games in nine days.
Fernando Sarabia threw touchdown passes to Miguel Lozano and Alejandro Elizondo, while Andrés García connected with Fernando Tonda for another score.
The Monterrey defense also impressed, shutting out the Águilas Blancas after the opening quarter.
Watch live. ONEFA Qtrfinal: Borregos CEM vs Borregos Monterrey, Nov. 14, 02:30 CET (2:30 am, 8:30 pm Nov. 13, ET)
CEM looking to spring an upset
The Borregos CEM finished seventh at 5–4 and enjoyed a bye during the final week of the regular season.
Although both teams represent the same university system, they enter the postseason with identical ambitions but contrasting expectations.
For CEM, upsetting their higher-seeded institutional rivals on the road would represent a major statement.
Semifinal berth at stake
Head coach Carlos Altamirano’s Monterrey squad has home-field advantage and championship aspirations, but the absence of a regular-season meeting adds an element of uncertainty.
Two sets of Borregos, one semifinal berth. Only one will advance.