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What Ford’s CFL Rise could mean for U SPORTS quarterbacks

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

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Taylor Elgersma, the OUA football maestro vaulting Laurier into Yates Cup contention

TORONTO, ON – Taylor Elgersma loves football. Maybe a little bit too much. Michael Faulds, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks head coach, often finds himself worrying if his quarterback thinks about nothing else. “Sometimes, I have to meet with [Elgersma] just to tell him ‘it doesn’t all have to be football,’” Faulds said. He wasn’t completely joking. Elgersma’s schedule starts on Monday with a … Continue reading Taylor Elgersma, the OUA football maestro vaulting Laurier into Yates Cup contention

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AUS football reflections from weeks two and three

HALIFAX, NS – AUS football is in full effect, now three weeks in there have been games down to the wire, and games that were decided in the first few minutes, and we are only getting further into the thick of university football. The kings survive a scare StFX football has not given anything for other Atlantic teams to grapple on to. Acadia gave the … Continue reading AUS football reflections from weeks two and three

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Queen’s climb into the top four of 49’s OUA football power rankings

TORONTO, ON – Queen’s made their presence known in their second game of the OUA season with a convincing win over the University of Toronto. Elsewhere, Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma put on a masterclass performance. Three weeks into the season and the conference is starting to take place and teams are starting to separate. While U SPORTS posts a weekly ranking based off media voting and … Continue reading Queen’s climb into the top four of 49’s OUA football power rankings

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“We’re moving in the right direction”: Marauders romp Lions for electric first win 

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders played the York Lions last year, their victory was short lived. This time, it stood.  The Marauders defeated the Lions at home in 2022 before forfeiting the game due to fielding an ineligible player. On Sept. 9, 2023, they went out to a quick lead and didn’t look back. McMaster moved the ball crisply. They got stops and turnovers on … Continue reading “We’re moving in the right direction”: Marauders romp Lions for electric first win 

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Huskies dominate Rams, Golden Hawks soar in week three of U SPORTS football

TORONTO, ON – The 2023 U SPORTS football season hit its third week, with some of the top programs emerging as true contenders across the country, featuring dominant performances and thrilling finishes in the latest round of the Canadian university game.  Saskatchewan Huskies dominate Regina in front of 10,000 While the rest of U SPORTS football played in week three, Canada West played out their … Continue reading Huskies dominate Rams, Golden Hawks soar in week three of U SPORTS football

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Lancers push into top three in 49’s OUA football power ranking

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

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Mustangs stride towards top of 49’s OUA power rankings

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

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