The Gaiters were crushed by the Rouge et Or

Laval University's Rouge et Or gave the Bishop's Gaiters no chance on Saturday. The Quebec City team posted a 58-0 shutout, their most decisive victory of the season in the RSEQ, thereby solidifying their position at the top of the standings with just one game remaining.

This isn't the first time Laval has blown out the scoreboard this fall. The Laval team had already surpassed the 55-point mark against the Sherbrooke Vert & Or. This second blowout confirms their impressive offensive dominance.

In seven games, the Rouge et Or has racked up 287 points, averaging 41 points per game. No other team in the league comes close to this output.

Against Bishop's, the offense racked up nearly 500 yards. The passing game generated 308 yards, while the running backs added 171.

The distribution of touchdowns clearly illustrates the depth of the roster. No fewer than seven different players found their way into the end zone: Mika Lapostolle, William Tremblay, Alexandre Lacombe, Guillaume Cauchon, David-Alexandre René, Manny Thibert, and Jérémy Ouellette. A threat that can come from anywhere makes the task nearly impossible for an opposing defense.

On the other side of the ball, Laval's defense was just as stifling. The Gaiters managed only 105 total yards. Quarterback Justin Quirion threw for 116 yards, but Bishop's running game lost 11 yards over the course of the game.

One Final Test at CEPSUM

Now there's just one more hurdle to clear to cap off an undefeated regular season. Next Saturday, the Rouge et Or will travel to CEPSUM to face the University of Montreal Carabins.

This matchup against their longtime rival is always a special challenge, regardless of the standings. A victory would allow Laval to finish the regular season with a perfect record and head into the playoffs with considerable momentum.

Given the pace at which Laval's offense is rolling, the Carabins have been warned.

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