‘Redemption’: Montreal downs UBC, wins 1st Vanier Cup in 9 years

KINGSTON, ON – After a long nine years, Montreal finally has their crown again. The University of Montreal Carabins defeated the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 16-9 to win the 58th Vanier Cup. With seconds to play, UBC had one last chance to tie the game inside their own 20-yard line. Thunderbirds defensive back Jason Soriano was sent out with their offence to catch a … Continue reading ‘Redemption’: Montreal downs UBC, wins 1st Vanier Cup in 9 years

Regina’s Mosaic Stadium to host 2025 Vanier Cup; Laval hosts 2026

KINGSTON, ONT – The University of Regina will host the 2025 Vanier Cup at Mosaic Stadium and Laval University will host the marquee game in 2026 at TELUS Stadium, U SPORTS announced on Saturday. This is the first time in history that Regina will host the U SPORTS football national championship, while Laval hosts for an eighth time, a comfortable venue for Canadian university football. … Continue reading Regina’s Mosaic Stadium to host 2025 Vanier Cup; Laval hosts 2026

Will Montreal get revenge against UBC in 2015 Vanier Cup rematch?

TORONTO, ON – For the first time since 2019, Western University, Laval University and the University of Saskatchewan aren’t in the U SPORTS Vanier Cup.  The 2023 edition of the U SPORTS football national championship will see the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and University of Montreal Carabins travel to Kingston, Ont. to battle for the league’s biggest prize at Richardson Stadium. These two teams … Continue reading Will Montreal get revenge against UBC in 2015 Vanier Cup rematch?

‘Willing to sacrifice and commit’: Mustangs threepeat in OUA Yates Cup for the first time since 1990

LONDON, ON – For the third straight season and 35th time in history, the Yates Cup’s reflection is purple and white. Down 14-8 at halftime, the Western University Mustangs came back to trample the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks in the second half to win 29-14. The Mustangs scored just one touchdown to go along with six field goals — courtesy of Yates Cup MVP … Continue reading ‘Willing to sacrifice and commit’: Mustangs threepeat in OUA Yates Cup for the first time since 1990

Laurier downs Windsor, set for OUA Yates Cup rematch with Western

LONDON, ON – The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks scraped by the University of Windsor Lancers 21-14 this weekend in a tight playoff victory that saw Laurier down 14-7 in the fourth quarter, punching their ticket to the OUA Yates Cup. With just over eight minutes to play, Laurier running back Quentin Scott caught a four-yard touchdown pass out of the backfield to tie the … Continue reading Laurier downs Windsor, set for OUA Yates Cup rematch with Western

Concordia breaks Montreal’s undefeated streak to end U SPORTS regular season

LONDON, ON – The Concordia University Stingers have pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the U SPORTS football season, defeating the No. 2 University of Montreal Carabins 16-14 to cap off the RSEQ regular season. Montreal was winning 14-0 at halftime after two second quarter touchdowns, but Concordia wouldn’t say die. Three unanswered Stingers scores made it 14-13 with just over five minutes remaining … Continue reading Concordia breaks Montreal’s undefeated streak to end U SPORTS regular season

Calgary stuns UBC in Week 8 of U SPORTS football

TORONTO, ON – After being winless through five games this U SPORTS season, the University of Calgary Dinos stunned the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds — who had lost just one game in six weeks — 20-6 in Calgary on Saturday afternoon. This was UBC’s lowest-scoring game since 2018. Leading 20-0 in the fourth quarter, the Dinos kept the Thunderbirds off the scoresheet until the … Continue reading Calgary stuns UBC in Week 8 of U SPORTS football

Laurier remains undefeated after tight Thanksgiving win over Ottawa in Week 7 of U SPORTS football

TORONTO, ON. – The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks faced their first test since week two when they faced off against the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees — who were riding a high after last week’s Panda Game win — on Saturday night. Laurier went shot-for-shot with Ottawa until the end of the third quarter, when the Golden Hawks took a 31-22 lead. Laurier struck gold … Continue reading Laurier remains undefeated after tight Thanksgiving win over Ottawa in Week 7 of U SPORTS football