LONDON, ON – Western waltzed through the first half of this game carrying a 27-0 lead heading into the break. Laurier marched all the way back erasing a four-score deficit, taking a 28-27 lead heading into the fourth quarter. It was Western backup quarterback Jerome Rancourt hitting Savaughn Magnaye-Jones on an out route for the eventual game-winning score. Western survived to earn the playoff bye … Continue reading Western survive Laurier’s second-half Surge to top OUA regular season

TORONTO, ON – The penultimate rankings for the 2023 OUA season are here. Queen’s running back Jared Chisari had another monster game. Western and Laurier remain kings of the OUA, retaining their undefeated status for another week. Carleton pulled of a highly improbable comeback. The OUA once again had a wild week. While U SPORTS posts a weekly ranking based on media voting and an … Continue reading MVP candidate Chisari propels Queen’s to 3rd in 49 Sports OUA Power Rankings

TORONTO, ON – Only four games across the OUA last weekend with three teams getting a rest preparing for the final stretch of the regular season. The shortened slate was headlined by the Panda Game winners Ottawa Gee-Gees and the undefeated Laurier Golden Hawks. Playoffs are just a couple weeks away and with the standings so close every game has an increased level of importance. Now … Continue reading Quentin Scott leads Laurier to 2nd in the 49 Sports OUA Power Rankings

TORONTO, ON – Three undefeated teams walked into week five of OUA looking to extend their perfect seasons. Windsor, Western, and Laurier all claimed victory. Remarkably, Windsor is 5-0 for the first time since 1975. Additionally, the Lancers have already past last year’s win total. While U SPORTS posts a weekly ranking based off media voting and an ELO system, 49 Sports’ Cameron Moore will publish … Continue reading Windsor remain undefeated, rise to 2nd in 49 Sports OUA Power Rankings

TORONTO, ON- Despite being dubbed the Canadian Football League, the league has long ignored signal callers coming from U SPORTS. Many U SPORTS alumni make an impact after they leave school, whether that be the NFL or CFL. Guards like Super Bowl champion and McGill alum Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, former CFL draft first overall pick linebacker Henoc Muamba formerly of St. FX, and former New Orleans … Continue reading What Ford’s CFL Rise could mean for U SPORTS quarterbacks

TORONTO, ON – The second week of the U SPORTS OUA football season is finished, and the Western Mustangs continue to look like the apex predators of the conference, despite McMaster keeping the game close. While U SPORTS posts a weekly ranking based off media voting and an ELO system, 49 Sports’ Cameron Moore will publish power rankings each week throughout the season. READ LAST WEEK’S … Continue reading Lancers push into top three in 49’s OUA football power ranking

TORONTO, ON – The first week of the U SPORTS OUA football season is in the books, and the Western Mustangs continue to look like the class of the organization. While U SPORTS posts a weekly ranking based off media voting and an ELO system, 49 Sports’ Cameron Moore will publish power rankings each week throughout the season. 1. Western Mustangs The defending Yates Cup … Continue reading Mustangs stride towards top of 49’s OUA power rankings