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

“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 

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

“It just came down to execution”: McMaster misses small opportunities in opening loss to Windsor 

Hamilton, ON- After over 57 minutes of game time, the McMaster Marauders finally found the end zone.  The Marauders’ football team had moved the ball through the air and on the ground in their season opener versus the Windsor Lancers on Aug. 26. However, it wasn’t until a Jacob Patten touchdown reception when McMaster found pay dirt. However, by then, it was too little, too late.  … Continue reading “It just came down to execution”: McMaster misses small opportunities in opening loss to Windsor 

PREVIEW: As StFX chase U SPORTS bowl, AUS challengers beckon

HALIFAX, NS. – The U SPORTS AUS football season is beginning to rev its engines with games starting on August 26, but there is still a clear favourite amongst the league. 2023 will be the 63rd season in AUS history, and just like last season, there is a “David vs Goliath” theme amongst the league, which is between STFX and the rest of the AUS. … Continue reading PREVIEW: As StFX chase U SPORTS bowl, AUS challengers beckon

PREVIEW: Laval seeking Dunsmore Cup repeat in competitive RSEQ

MONTREAL, QC – The 2022 Dunsmore Cup–Quebec’s annual university football championship–closed out the U SPORTS RSEQ season with a bang last November. The Laval Rouge et Or defeated the Montreal Carabins 24-23 on a last-second rouge to be crowned provincial champions. The beginning of a new RSEQ football season is drawing ever nearer. All five teams–Laval Rouge et Or, Montreal Carabins, Sherbrooke Vert et Or, … Continue reading PREVIEW: Laval seeking Dunsmore Cup repeat in competitive RSEQ