The 2012 Vanier Cup, the 48th edition of the Canadian university football championship, took place on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

This was the second time (after 1976-1977) in Vanier Cup history that the same two teams played each other in consecutive years.

The Rouge et Or defeated the McMaster Marauders 37-14, winning the seventh Vanier Cup in program history.

McMaster Marauders (14) – TDs, Kyle Quinlan, Dahlin Brooks; cons., Tyler Crapigna (2).

The winners of the Canada West conference Hardy Trophy (Calgary Dinos) visited the Ontario conference's Yates Cup champion (McMaster Marauders) for the Mitchell Bowl, where the Marauders won 45-6.