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Western win goes viral as Mustangs lead 49 Sports OUA Power Rankings

TORONTO, ON – This week the OUA produced some of the most entertaining football. Western and Queen’s Yates Cup rematch ended in dramatic fashion. Laurier’s Taylor Elgersma continues to impress. Windsor continue to cement themselves as Yates Cup contenders with a win over the University of Ottawa. Nearly at the midway point of the OUA season, here are the 49 Sports power rankings post week four. … Continue reading Western win goes viral as Mustangs lead 49 Sports OUA Power Rankings

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AUS football standings tightened up during eventful week four

HALIFAX, NS – The race to the AUS playoffs has continued, but for some teams across Atlantic Canada obstacles have started to arise.  Week four of the 2023 AUS football season saw stout defences try to take on some of USPORTS’ best offensive players, and the result had stadiums from Halifax NS, to Sherbrooke Que. Mounties hope to turn season around Mount Allison football came … Continue reading AUS football standings tightened up during eventful week four

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‘Nothing to lose’: Maya Turner’s unconventional path to the U SPORTS history books

WINNIPEG, MB- Team breakfast, gameplan meetings and visualization time in her locker room. The morning and afternoon of Aug. 25, 2022 was nothing out of the ordinary for Maya Turner. She knew where she needed to be and what she needed to do ahead of her pre-season game visiting the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. But the University of Manitoba Bisons kicker’s story is about what … Continue reading ‘Nothing to lose’: Maya Turner’s unconventional path to the U SPORTS history books

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“We dug deep”: Gryphons earn redemption through the ground against Marauders 

Hamilton, ON- Heading into their game against the McMaster Marauders, the Guelph Gryphons football team were at a low point.  They had just lost back-to-back games in convincing fashion – 41-18 to the Windsor Lancers and 60-21 to the Laurier Golden Hawks. They were now 1-2 and in danger of slipping behind in the OUA standings. They needed a victory.  On the afternoon of Sept. 16, … Continue reading “We dug deep”: Gryphons earn redemption through the ground against Marauders 

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Montreal Carabins upset No. 1 Laval Rouge et Or in front of over 18,000

TORONTO, ON – The top team in U SPORTS football weekly rankings fell to their rivals this week, as the latest round of Canadian university football did everything it could to keep fans on the edge of their seats in the fourth week of ever electrifying season. Laval’s turnovers lead to Montreal win The Laval University Rouge et Or came into week four as the … Continue reading Montreal Carabins upset No. 1 Laval Rouge et Or in front of over 18,000

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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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“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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