The Road to the Vanier Cup
A photographic look at Saturday's CIS semi-final action
Acadia Axemen Sean Adamson (77), Jesse St. James, centre, and Chris Cull, left, are dejected as they sit on the bench during CIS Uteck Bowl action against Laval Rouge et Or Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Acadia Axemen head coach Jeff Cummins appears dejected after his team lost to the Laval University Rouge et Or at the CIS Uteck Bowl Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Laval University Rouge et Or Jean-Alexandre Bernier celebrates their win over Acadia Axemen at the CIS Uteck Bowl Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Laval University Rouge et Or's Maxime Boutin runs with the football against the Acadia University Axemen during the second half of their Uteck Cup college football game at Laval University in Quebec City, November 17, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters
Laval University Rouge et Or players celebrate after defeating the Acadia University Axemen during their Uteck Cup college football game at Laval University in Quebec City, November 17, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters
Laval University Rouge et Or Antoine Leduc celebrates scoring the last touchdown in a winning game against Acadia Axemen at CIS Uteck Bowl action Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Quebec City. Axemen Evan Williams, behind, looks on.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Acadia Axemen quarterback Kyle Graves throws a pass in a game against the Laval University Rouge et Or during CIS Uteck Bowl action Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Laval University Rouge et Or Yannick Morin-Plante catches a long pass as they play Acadia Axemen during CIS Uteck Bowl action Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Quebec City.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Laval University Rouge et Or Christophe Normand leaps over players as he scores a touchdown against Acadia Axemen Cameron Wade during CIS Uteck Bowl action Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Quebec City. Axemen Martin Pesek dives in vain.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press
Laval University Rouge et Or's Yannick Morin-Plante catches the football for a first down against Acadia University Axemen during the first half of their Uteck Cup college football game at Laval University in Quebec City, November 17, 2012. Laval won 42-7.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters
McMaster University Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan carries the ball past University of Calgary Dino's Lyndon Gaydosh during first half Mitchell Bowl football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMaster University Marauders' Keldyn Ahlstedt hits University of Calgary Dinos' Jake Harty forcing him to lose the ball during first half Mitchell Bowl football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMaster University Marauders' Nick Shorthill sacks University of Calgary Dinos quarterback Eric Dzeliewski during first half Mitchell Bowl football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMaster University Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan, 12, celebrates with teammate after scoring a touchdown against University of Calgary Dinos during first half Mitchell Bowl football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMaster University Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan is tackled by University of Calgary Dinos' Tye Noble during first half Mitchell Bowl football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. McMaster won 45-6.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
University of Calgary Dinos quarterback Eric Dzwilewski walks along the sidelines during the final minutes of the Mitchell Bowl against the McMaster University Marauders in second half football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMaster University Marauders' Kevin Malcolm celebrates after recovering a University of Calgary Dinos fumble during third quarter CIS Mitchell Bowl football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMasters University Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan receives the Mitchell Bowl, from Doug Mitchell, after defeating the University of Calgary Dinos in CIS football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMaster University Marauders' Nick Shorthill showers Defensive coordinator Greg Knox during the final minutes of the Mitchell Bowl against the University of Calgary Dinos during second half football action in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press
McMaster University Marauders quarterback Kyle Quinlan, 12, celebrates fans after winning the with the CIS Mitchell Bowl against the University of Calgary Dinos in Hamilton, Ontario, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press