Montreal crush Western in Uteck Bowl, clinch Vanier Cup berth

MONTREAL, QC – The CFL might of banned horns for the Grey Cup, but the Montreal Carabins faithful brought them out loud and proud for the Carabins’ 29-3 win over the Western Mustangs in the Uteck Bowl on Saturday, clinching a spot in the Vanier Cup. Just like the CFL’s eastern final, Quebec one-ups Ontario. Hamilton will be missing out on the air horns, but … Continue reading Montreal crush Western in Uteck Bowl, clinch Vanier Cup berth

Rooker’s UBC return to Vanier Cup with Mitchell Bowl win over StFX

VANCOUVER, BC -Blake Nill led the UBC back to the U SPORTS Vanier Cup for the first time since 2015 with a 47-17 against his former team the St. FX X-Men on Saturday. The Thunderbirds continue their run reminiscent to their 2015 run. Just like their 2015 national championship it went through St. FX in the U SPORTS semi-final. Continuing the similarities they will meet … Continue reading Rooker’s UBC return to Vanier Cup with Mitchell Bowl win over StFX

Davenport’s last second touchdown sends UBC past Alberta in Hardy Cup

TORONTO, ON – The University of British Columbia trailed by 13 points heading into the fourth quarter of the 86th Hardy Cup. The Thunderbirds rallied back from the deficit claiming their 16th Hardy Cup with a 27-26 win and earn a date with St. FX in the Mitchell Bowl. Opening the final quarter, Garrett Rooker capped off a long 11-play drive with a touchdown pass … Continue reading Davenport’s last second touchdown sends UBC past Alberta in Hardy Cup

Western wins 5th Yates Cup in 6 seasons with win over Laurier

TORONTO, ON – Western shut out Laurier in the second half to win their third straight Yates Cup. The Mustangs used a 15 point third quarter to eventually push them to a 29-14 win. Western are now one step closer their third Vanier Cup appearance in five years. Western coach Greg Marshall once again claiming victory against his former player and OUA coach of the … Continue reading Western wins 5th Yates Cup in 6 seasons with win over Laurier

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Western beat Queen’s to qualify for 8th straight OUA Yates Cup

TORONTO, ON – Western eliminated Queen’s in a rematch of the last year’s OUA Yates Cup beating them 47-20. The Mustangs punch their ticket to their eighth straight Yates Cup and maintain their dominance over the Gaels this century. The first half was a tightly contested affair with Queen’s only trailing 19-17 heading into the break. Queen’s linebacker Josh McBain scored the game’s first touchdown … Continue reading Western beat Queen’s to qualify for 8th straight OUA Yates Cup

Windsor stuns Carleton in wild quarterfinal win

Windsor, ON – In classic Carleton fashion, their OUA quarterfinal came down to the final minutes of the game. On third and ten with less than 1:30 on the clock, Carleton QB Tristan Lefebvre threw an incomplete pass, but an unnecessary roughness penalty on Windsor saved the drive. However, in the very next play, Harrison Daley picked off Lefebvre’s pass headed to the end zone … Continue reading Windsor stuns Carleton in wild quarterfinal win

Elgersma the difference maker as Laurier take down Waterloo

Waterloo, ON – Taylor Elgersma had six total touchdowns in the Laurier Golden Hawks’ dominant 69-0 win over Waterloo in the OUA quarterfinals. The third-year quarterback was nearly perfect in the air, completing 20 of his 22 passes for 360 yards and three touchdowns. Elgersma also punched in three rushing touchdowns on the afternoon. The 69-point performance was one of the most dominant in recent … Continue reading Elgersma the difference maker as Laurier take down Waterloo

Queen’s pass rush too much for Ottawa in OUA quarterfinals

TORONTO, ON – The Queen’s Gaels defensive line came up huge on several occasions in their 15-10 win over the Ottawa Gee-Gees. The Gaels got to Gee-Gees quarterback Josh Janssen six times, including some clutch moments. Roughly five minutes left in the fourth quarter, Russell Weir threw up a prayer and was intercepted on the one-yard line. Two plays later Queen’s defensive lineman sacked Josh … Continue reading Queen’s pass rush too much for Ottawa in OUA quarterfinals

Western Defeat Laurier and remain top of the OUA Power Rankings

TORONTO, ON – The regular season has come to a close and with that comes the final edition of 49 Sports OUA football power rankings. Western remains undefeated heading into a first-round bye. The quarter-finals are now set. Nine weeks of football boiled down into this list. While U SPORTS posts a weekly ranking based on media voting and an ELO system, 49 Sports’ Cameron … Continue reading Western Defeat Laurier and remain top of the OUA Power Rankings

Cardiac Carleton stuns Guelph For second-straight last second win

OTTAWA, ON – Just one week since coming back from a 20 point deficit the Carleton Ravens have accomplished the improbable once again. For the second week in a row the Ravens found themselves down late. This time down 13 with 1:03 left in the final quarter. Cardiac Carleton cooked up late drama scoring 15 points in less than a minute stealing a win 29-27 … Continue reading Cardiac Carleton stuns Guelph For second-straight last second win