Arnaud Desjardins equals an all-time record in Québécois university football

Université Laval Rouge et Or quarterback Arnaud Desjardins made history Friday night at Montreal's Percival-Molson Stadium.

In his team's victory over the McGill Redbirds, the 25-year-old veteran tied the record for most career touchdown passes in the RSEQ, reaching the impressive mark of 70 – a high previously held by Hugo Richard, former Rouge et Or glory and two-time Vanier Cup champion.

Desjardins achieved this feat by connecting with Nathan Carignan on a seven-yard pass late in the second quarter. Despite a solid performance punctuated by 25 completions on 31 passes for 246 yards, one interception and a 19-yard touchdown on the ground, the team's indiscipline prevented the quarter from breaking the record at the same time. “We'll try to do it in the big show next week,” said Desjardins, referring to the anticipated game against the Université de Montréal Carabins on October 19 at TELUS Stadium.

A solid victory despite penalties

Head coach Glen Constantin praised his quarter's performance, while regretting the numerous penalties that set the Rouge et Or back on several occasions. Even receiver Nathan Carignan, who dropped a potential record-breaking pass at the end of the game, was humble enough to admit his fault.

On offense, Mathieu Roy shone with 207 yards and two touchdowns, while Jérémy Ouellette and Desjardins each added a major. With this 43-21 victory, Laval remains a dominant force in Québécois university football and now turns its attention to its big date against Montreal, where Desjardins will have the opportunity to hold the record alone and mark a new chapter in his brilliant career.

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