OTTAWA — The defending Vanier Cup champions needed a second-half comeback and some extra time added on to kick off the 2018 season with a win.
Marc Liegghio hit a 36-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Western Mustangs over the Carleton Ravens 26-23 on Sunday in USports football action.
Liegghio hit four field goals in the game, with his third putting the Mustangs (1-0) ahead 23-20 late in the fourth quarter after trailing 20-3 at halftime.
Mike Domagala hit a 50-yard FG as time expired to force overtime for the Ravens (0-1).
Western quarterback Chris Merchant went 19-of-26 for 212 yards with one touchdown and one interception while running back Cedric Joseph rushed 20 times for 101 yards on the ground.
Carleton's Michael Arruda was 13 for 28 passing for 297 yards with two TDs and two picks.
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GOLDEN HAWKS 39 GEE GEES 21
WATERLOO, Ont. —LeVondre Gordon carried the ball 14 times for 109 yards and two TDs as Wilfrid Laurier (1-0) toppled Ottawa (0-1).
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GAELS 42 LIONS 21
TORONTO — Nate Hobbs had three TD passes and Pat Sheahan become the third head coach to hit 100 career wins with Queen's as the Gaels (1-0) doubled up York (0-1).
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MARAUDERS 16 GRYPHONS 15
HAMILTON — Jackson White connected with Michael Bazzo for a three-yard TD in the fourth quarter as McMaster (1-0) erased an early 11-0 deficit to get by Guelph (0-1).
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WARRIORS 53 LANCERS 37
WATERLOO, Ont. — Tre Ford threw for 463 yards and six touchdowns — including 11 catches, 289 yards and four TDs from receiver Tyler Ternowski — as the Warriors (1-0) got past Windsor (0-1).
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The Canadian Press
