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McGill Redbirds hire outside firm to audit football program

The McGill Redbirds are officially looking for some outside help. According to Richard Boutin of Le Journal de Québec, on Jan. 14 it was revealed that McGill has hired the Celsius Group to audit the Redbirds football program. RSEQ. Louis Pilon–President of JAMP Pharma in Boucherville, Que.–is financing the audit. He is also the father of two Redbirds players. The goal of the audit is … Continue reading McGill Redbirds hire outside firm to audit football program

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‘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

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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

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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?

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Montréal advance to Uteck Bowl with tight Dunsmore Cup win over Laval

Montreal, Quebec – Montréal Carabins head coach Marco Iadeluca has a simple motto.  “In football, you either win or you learn.” For the Montréal Carabins, in 2022, they were left to learn a tough reminder of how the smallest moments can be the difference between winning and losing a title.  After tying the 2022 Dunsmore Cup against the Laval Rouge et Or at 24-24 with … Continue reading Montréal advance to Uteck Bowl with tight Dunsmore Cup win over Laval

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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