The young Waterloo Warriors football team just couldn't keep up to the nation's leading rusher in the battle of Waterloo.

Laurier running back Eric Guiltinan ran for 176 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Golden Hawks claimed the crosstown title with a 68-7 win on Saturday afternoon at University Stadium.

The combination of Laurier's dominant run game and stout defence was deadly for the Warriors, as the Hawks outgained the visitors 440-17 on the ground for the game. Backup running back Levondre Gordon also added 86 yards and a touchdown on just five carries.

The win keeps the fifth-ranked Golden Hawks perfect on the season, with a 4-0 record. Meanwhile, the Warriors fall to 0-5 as they continue to develop a roster made up primarily of first- and second-year players.

True freshman Ethan Belbeck (Hamilton) got his first start for Waterloo, subbing in for injured starting QB Lucas McConnell (Waterford). Belbeck went 7-19 for 103 yards and an interception. Third-stringer AJ Stewart (Ridgeway) came in late and was able to put a few plays together, going 3-5 for 93 yards and a touchdown.  

A pair of receivers also had big days for Waterloo, as rookie Tyler Ternowski (Hamilton) caught 4 balls for 133 yards and a touchdown, while Andam Felinczak added 6 catches for 98 yards.

Lucas Merlin (Burlington) led a busy Warriors defence with 10 solo tackles and 11 overall. Brandon Corelli (Sault Ste. Marie) chipped in with 9 tackles (all solo) while linebacker Kurtis Gray (Waterloo) added 5.5 tackles.

The Warriors will now return home in search of their first win of the season when the host the 1-3 Queen's Gaels on Saturday, October 1. Kickoff from Warrior Field is slated for 1pm.