Laurier football
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Men’s Football Team Lose Tight Matchup vs Ottawa
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks fell just short against the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Sept. 12, 2026, dropping a hard-fought 20-18 decision at University Stadium in Waterloo. Laurier opened the game with confidence behind second-year Business quarterback Will Russell. A 16-yard completion to fourth-year Kinesiology receiver Ryan Hughes, followed by carries from third-year Geography major…
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Golden Hawks deliver Homecoming statement win over York
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Homecoming weekends are usually measured in crowds, noise and school spirit. In nearby Guelph, more than 5,000 people packed the streets this weekend, but celebrations spiralled into disorder, with reports of bottles thrown into crowds, street fights, damaged property, people climbing buildings and police deploying pepper spray to disperse revellers. In Waterloo, another crowd of…
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Hawks bring the heat for Homecoming in 59-21
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A convincing win all around, see how Laurier maintained their unbeaten record in the season. On Saturday, September 27th, the Laurier Golden Hawks Men’s Football team suited up to play the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in front of a packed Homecoming crowd. The Golden Hawks aimed to stay at the top of the table…
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Golden Hawks soar to Vanier Cup after historic season
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football team is flying high, riding the momentum of an undefeated regular season (8-0) and capturing the 116th Yates Cup with a commanding 51-36 victory over the Western Mustangs. Their postseason journey has seen them triumph in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) semifinals against Queen’s, the Yates Cup, and the…
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Golden Hawks Dominate OUA Quarterfinal Game
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The Golden Hawks kept the pedal to the metal in the OUA quarterfinals with a 69-0 victory against the Waterloo Warriors. The tone was set early on as the Warriors’ Johari Hastings completed one of his two interceptions. Taylor Elgersma and company went to work, sending Ethan Jordan into the endzone. Waterloo found themselves in…
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Hawks defeat Lancers in Golden Senior Day victory
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The Laurier football team hosted the Windsor Lancers on Senior day and the last home game of the regular season. With both sides sitting atop the OUA standings, a hard-fought battle was sure to ensue. A regular storyline for the Hawks was the defense, and Saturday’s game was no different as one of the top…
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Golden Hawks take down Warriors in first Battle of Waterloo
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The first Battle of Waterloo for the 2023 football season could not have gone any better for the Laurier Golden Hawks who trounced cross-town rivals Waterloo Warriors 47-20. The Hawks, coming off a blowout win against Guelph, improved their record to 4-0, keeping a three-way tie for first place in the OUA alongside Western and…
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Golden Hawks take down Warriors in first Battle of Waterloo
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The first Battle of Waterloo for the 2023 football season could not have gone any better for the Laurier Golden Hawks who trounced cross-town rivals Waterloo Warriors 47-20. The Hawks, coming off a blowout win against Guelph, improved their record to 4-0, keeping a three-way tie for first place in the OUA alongside Western and…
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Golden Hawks take down Carleton Ravens in Home Opener
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The Laurier Golden Hawks football team remains perfect so far this season after defeating the Carleton Ravens 20-15 in their Home Opener. The Hawks entered the game after a gritty one-point win over the Queen’s Gaels in week one of the OUA season. Laurier’s defence started hot and finished hotter, limiting the Ravens to only…
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Golden Hawks prepare for epic homecoming
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As Sept. 23 approaches, Laurier is buzzing with excitement for the Homecoming football game. The matchup between the Laurier Golden Hawks and the McMaster Marauders begins at 1:00 p.m. at University Stadium. The event promises a great day of fierce rivalry and intense competition. In the 2022 season, the Hawks displayed strengths and areas for…
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