Laval overcomes mistakes to hold off Regina in Mitchell Bowl, reaches Vanier Cup
The Laval Rouge et Or secured a hard-fought victory over the Regina Rams, prevailing 17-14 despite facing turnovers and penalties throughout the game. The pivotal moment came when Isaac Gaillardetz hauled in a clutch five-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Arnaud Desjardins with just 1:19 left on the clock in the fourth quarter, ultimately sealing the win for Laval.
This victory propels Laval back to the Vanier Cup for the second time in three years, following their championship triumph in 2022. They will face off against the Laurier Golden Hawks, who punched their ticket to the final by defeating the Bishop’s Gaiters 48-24 in the Uteck Bowl.
The highly anticipated Vanier Cup showdown is set to take place on Saturday in Kingston, Ontario on November 23rd. Fans can catch all the action live on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app, and CBC Gem starting at 1 p.m. ET.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as we gear up for what promises to be a thrilling championship clash between the Laval Rouge et Or and the Laurier Golden Hawks. Don’t miss out on the excitement of Canadian university football’s biggest stage!
