Laurier Golden Hawks male player, second from right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Bishop's Gaiters during first half Saturday in U Sports Uteck Bowl football action in Lennoxville, Que., Saturday Nov. 16, 2024.

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.