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Laurier advances to Vanier Cup after blowing out Bishop's in Uteck Bowl

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Tayshaun Jackson, second from right, celebrates with his Laurier teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Bishop's Gaiters during first half Saturday in Lennoxville, Que. ( Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press - image credit)
Tayshaun Jackson, second from right, celebrates with his Laurier teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Bishop's Gaiters during first half Saturday in Lennoxville, Que. ( Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press - image credit)

The No. 2-ranked Laurier Golden Hawks advanced to the Vanier Cup for the first time in 19 years after dismantling the No. 6 Bishop's Gaiters 48-24 in the Uteck Bowl on Saturday in Lennoxville, Que.

The Golden Hawks last played in the Vanier Cup in 2005, capturing the title with a 24-23 victory over Saskatchewan.

Laurier will play the winner of today's Mitchell Bowl, featuring No. 3 Laval visiting unranked Regina. That game is streaming live now on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app, and CBC Gem.

WATCH | Laurier romps Bishop's:

Laurier raced to a 34-3 lead at halftime at Coulter Field.

Fourth-year Golden Hawks quarterback Taylor Elgersma threw five touchdown passes, going 30-for-34 in attempts for 452 yards.

Ryan Hughes caught three touchdown passes for Laurier.

The Vanier Cup will take place on Saturday in Kingston, Ont., Nov. 23, available live on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app, and CBC Gem at 1 p.m. ET.