Venue: Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, Colorado (home of the Orediggers)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (Golden, CO)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling to 68°F (20°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Chadron State Eagles:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Colorado Mines Orediggers:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Chadron QB1 vs. Mines Secondary – Eagles’ passing game has been inconsistent; Orediggers’ DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.
Mines QB1 vs. Chadron Pass Rush – Mines’ offense is explosive; Chadron must generate pressure to slow them down.
RB Committee (Chadron) vs. Mines Front Seven – Eagles’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Mines’ linebackers must control the trenches.
WR1 (Mines) vs. Chadron Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Chadron must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Mines leads the series in recent decades.
Most Recent: Colorado Mines defeated Chadron State in 2024.
Trend: Orediggers have dominated the matchup in recent years, including multiple double-digit wins.
Betting Trends
Chadron State is 1-6 ATS in last 7 RMAC games.
Colorado Mines is 6-2 ATS in last 8 home games.
The Over has hit in 5 of Mines’ last 7 games.
Mines is 5-0 SU in last 5 vs. Chadron.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Mines -14.5, won 38-21 → Cover, Over
2023: Mines -13.5, won 42-24 → Cover, Over
2022: Mines -10.5, won 35-17 → Cover, Under
2021: Mines -7.5, won 31-14 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Chadron State Eagles 54.5
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
