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The University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team dropped their 2016 season opener 41-22 to the Yates Cup defending champion Guelph Gryphons on Sunday, August 28 at Alumni Stadium.
 
Down 36-1 at halftime, the Blues rallied in the second half to outscore the Gryphons 21-5. The Blues are now 15-28-1 against the Gryphons in program history.
 
Fifth-year quarterback Marcus Hobbs was 19-of-35 for 261 yards and had one rushing touchdown, while fourth-year Florida Tech transfer Kaleb Leach racked up 149 all-purpose yards. Leach led the Blues with 79 rushing yards on five carries and one touchdown, made three kick returns for 64 yards and added one reception for six yards.
 
Fourth-year receiver Anthony Naccarato had a game-high 96 receiving yards on eight catches, while fellow veteran Rahul Madan made four receptions for 61 yards.
 
Veteran linebackers Adrian Bernard and Brittley Mokube led all players with 10 tackles each in the loss.
 
Down 39-1, Leach sparked the Blues offence with a 42-yard rushing touchdown 42 seconds into the fourth quarter. Two drives later, Hobbs connected a 39-yard strike with second-year receiver Kevin Collins to put the Blues on Guelph's 1-yard line. Hobbs converted with the rushing major on the ensuing play.
 
Blues backup quarterback Calvin Vaughan then marched the Blues down the field and capped off a 7-play, 55-yard drive with a 1-yard rushing TD.
 
The Varsity Blues return to action on Monday, September 5 when they travel to Hamilton to take on the McMaster Marauders. The Labour Day Classic kicks off at 12 p.m. at Tim Horton's Field.
 
U of T returns to Varsity Stadium on Saturday, September 10 when they host the Carleton Ravens in their 2016 home opener. Kick off is set for 1 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale here.

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