The Rouge et Or retain their throne after a week off

Canadian university football has been back on track for the past week, and in the very first week, Université Laval's Rouge et Or has established itself as the national benchmark.

The Laval program, defending Vanier Cup champions, are unsurprisingly in first place in the U SPORTS Top 10, published after the resumption of hostilities.

With a tradition of excellence and a talented roster, Laval remains the team to beat in the country. The return of the Rouge et Or's many offensive and defensive starters is a strong argument for Glen Constantin's team to be ranked first.

Behind them, Laurier (2nd) and Montreal (3rd) complete the podium, confirming a strong Québécois and Ontario presence in the upper echelons of the rankings.

Western (4th) and Bishop's (5th) follow, testifying to the competitiveness of a circuit where every week could reshuffle the cards.

A clear message: Laval wants to stay on top

This first ranking sends an unequivocal message: Laval has no intention of relinquishing its throne.

The depth of their roster, combined with a well-established culture of excellence, puts the Rouge et Or in an excellent position to aim for another national title.

Opponents, however, have been warned. Laurier and Montreal also have serious ambitions, while Queen's (6th), Guelph (7th) and Manitoba (8th) are hoping to spring a surprise. Prairie teams Saskatchewan (9th) and Regina (10th) round off this first Top 10 and could play spoilsport in the long term.

For Laval, every game will be closely scrutinized, and the pressure of a historic program comes with tenfold motivation: the road to the 2025 Vanier Cup has only just begun.

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