The Western football team finished an all-time comeback with a win for the ages. Article content

The Mustangs rallied from 16 points down late in the fourth quarter, then finally subdued Queen’s on Brian Garrity’s 16-yard field goal in the fourth overtime for a rousing 45-42 season-opening victory Saturday at Richardson Stadium in Kingston. Article content Article content

“I thought I won the game earlier (on a field goal in the final minute of regulation),” said the veteran kicker, who booted five field goals. “It was nice to do it again. It’s an amazing feeling to see it go through. I can’t imagine a better way to start the season.”

Western has won 15 straight games against its historic rival dating back 13 years and few have been as compelling. The Mustangs did not emerge unscath

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