Men’s Football
The Champlain Cougars Football program competes at the highest level of collegiate football, built on discipline, toughness, and brotherhood. With 15 provincial championships, the Cougars have established themselves as one of the premier programs in the province. Our athletes are developed to lead, compete, and represent with pride. With a culture rooted in accountability and relentless effort, this is a program for players who want to push their limits and be part of something bigger.
Bowl d’Or Champions:
1979, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2024
Bowl d’Or Finalists:
1982, 1983, 1992, 1996, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014
Our athletes are developed to lead, compete, and represent with pride. With a culture rooted in accountability and relentless effort, Champlain Football is more than a team, it’s a family.
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Beyond the Field
What truly sets the Champlain Cougars apart is our commitment to community and culture:
- Campus Garage Clean-Up: Giving back to our campus every year through hands-on service
- Plasma Drive Initiatives: Supporting life-saving donations and raising awareness
- 3 Annual Team BBQs: Bringing together players, families, and supporters to build a strong football family
- U.S. NCAA Camps: Traveling every summer to compete, develop, and gain exposure at the next level
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The 2019 season marked the return of coach Joncas as the head football coach of the Cougars. It was his 12th season as head coach of the Cougars. Jean-Francois and his family spent the last two seasons (’17-’18) at the University of Guelph in the OUA conference where he was their offensive coordinator. Coach Joncas helped the Gryphons attained the OUA final in 2018 and played a significant role in successfully recruiting the province of Quebec for them. Coach Joncas led an offense in 2018 that was ranked 2nd in the country for the most yards rushing in a season (1631 yards) and 2nd in the country for the best rushing average with 6.9 yards per carry.
In his first tenure with the Cougars, Jean-Francois spent 11 seasons as their head coach. JF led the Cougars to seven Bowl d’Or appearances (’06, ’08, ’09, ’12, ’13, ’14, 15) and won it in 2013 and 2015. JF and his coaching staff won the Coaching Staff of the year award in ’11, ’12 and ‘15. JF was also named the City of Sherbrooke Provincial Coach of the Year in ’09, ’13 and ’16. During his tenure at Champlain-Lennoxville, two of his former athletes ended up in the NFL, 15 played in the CFL, and 11 ended signing full scholarships with NCAA schools. Coach Joncas led the Cougars to seven Bowl d’Or finals (’06, ’08, ’09, ’12, ’13, ’14, ’15) and won the title in 2013, 2015 & 2019.
Other coaching stops for JF include serving as a member of the Team Quebec coaching staff that won the U17 Canada Cup in 2007 and 2008 and then the U18 championship title in 2012. He also served as the offensive line coach for the National Junior U19 team that won a gold medal at the world championship in China in 2016.
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The 2019 season marked the return of coach Joncas as the head football coach of the Cougars. It was his 12th season as head coach of the Cougars. Jean-Francois and his family spent the last two seasons (’17-’18) at the University of Guelph in the OUA conference where he was their offensive coordinator. Coach Joncas helped the Gryphons attained the OUA final in 2018 and played a significant role in successfully recruiting the province of Quebec for them. Coach Joncas led an offense in 2018 that was ranked 2nd in the country for the most yards rushing in a season (1631 yards) and 2nd in the country for the best rushing average with 6.9 yards per carry.
In his first tenure with the Cougars, Jean-Francois spent 11 seasons as their head coach. JF led the Cougars to seven Bowl d’Or appearances (’06, ’08, ’09, ’12, ’13, ’14, 15) and won it in 2013 and 2015. JF and his coaching staff won the Coaching Staff of the year award in ’11, ’12 and ‘15. JF was also named the City of Sherbrooke Provincial Coach of the Year in ’09, ’13 and ’16. During his tenure at Champlain-Lennoxville, two of his former athletes ended up in the NFL, 15 played in the CFL, and 11 ended signing full scholarships with NCAA schools. Coach Joncas led the Cougars to seven Bowl d’Or finals (’06, ’08, ’09, ’12, ’13, ’14, ’15) and won the title in 2013, 2015 & 2019.
Other coaching stops for JF include serving as a member of the Team Quebec coaching staff that won the U17 Canada Cup in 2007 and 2008 and then the U18 championship title in 2012. He also served as the offensive line coach for the National Junior U19 team that won a gold medal at the world championship in China in 2016.
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