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USports Football: Noah Picton leads Regina Rams past Saskatchewan Huskies 50-40

Sep 30, 2017 | 1:15 AM

SASKATOON — Quarterback Noah Picton threw for 384 yards with five passing touchdowns to power the Regina Rams past the Saskatchewan Huskies 50-40 on Friday in Canadian university football action.

Picton also rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown for No. 6 Regina (3-1). Ryan Schienbein was Picton’s top target, catching 10 passes for 125 yards and two TDs.

QB Kyle Siemens passed for 489 yards for five touchdowns to lead 10th-ranked Saskatchewan’s (2-2) offence.

GOLDEN BEARS 36 BISONS 35

WINNIPEG — Brad Baker completed 24-of-37 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns to lead Alberta (1-4) past Manitoba (1-4). Nathan Rowe caught all three TDs for the Golden Bears and a total of 162 yards.

DINOS 31 THUNDERBIRDS 17

VANCOUVER — Quarterback Adam Sinagra connected on 29-of-42 passes for 351 yards and three touchdowns to lift No. 3 Calgary (5-0) over seventh ranked UBC (3-2). Michael O’Connor led the Thunderbirds with 280 yards and two touchdown passes.

The Canadian Press