Western Mustangs - Vanier Cup Champions December 4, 2021 (Photo courtesy of U Sports)Western Mustangs - Vanier Cup Champions December 4, 2021 (Photo courtesy of U Sports)
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Western Mustangs back on top

The Western Mustangs have captured the Vanier Cup for the eighth time.

The storied franchise defeated the Saskatchewan Huskies 27-21 on Saturday.

Trailing 12-10 at halftime, Western came back strong in the second half of the game.

London's Griffin Campbell and quarterback Evan Hillock made an unstoppable duo, connecting for two touchdowns in the game.

 

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Hillock was named game MVP after completing 18 of 29 passes for 274 yards.

The Mustangs have made a historic 15 Vanier Cup appearances.

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