Venue & Game Details
Location: O’Harra Stadium, Rapid City, South Dakota
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. CT (11:00 a.m. MT)
Broadcast: RMAC Network Local radio coverage
Weather Forecast (Rapid City, SD)
Kickoff Temp: ~63°F, warming to 68°F by mid-game
Conditions: Mostly sunny, low humidity
Wind: NW at 6–9 mph
Impact: Minimal; slight wind effect on deep passing and special teams
Injury Report
Colorado Mines: No major injuries reported
South Dakota Mines: No major injuries reported
Player Matchups
Colorado School of Mines (3-2, 1-2 RMAC)
QB John Matocha’s successor (post-2024 era) has been steady but inconsistent; offense averaging 29.4 PPG
RB Michael Zeman II replacement committee producing ~150 YPG rushing
WR Josh Johnston-type deep threat leading with 3 TDs
Defense: Allowing 27.6 PPG; strong front seven but vulnerable in secondary
South Dakota Mines (2-4, 2-2 RMAC)
QB Gage Baker (Fr.): 1,060 yards, 8 TD, 265 YPG in RMAC play
WR Jacoby Ogbonna (Fr.): 29 catches, 304 yards, 3 TD
DB Will Lester: 42 tackles, defensive leader
Offense: Averaging 26.8 PPG; defense allowing 34.2 PPG
Key Battle: Mines’ pass rush vs. Baker’s poise in the pocket. If the Orediggers disrupt timing, SD Mines’ young QB could struggle.
Team Records & Recent Form
Colorado Mines (3-2, 1-2 RMAC)
W @ West Texas A&M 33-31
W vs Washburn 41-27
L vs Chadron State 34-28
W @ Black Hills State 36-27
L vs Colorado Mesa 28-24
South Dakota Mines (2-4, 2-2 RMAC)
L @ CSU Pueblo 43-0
L vs Michigan Tech 45-9
L @ Upper Iowa 58-14
L @ New Mexico Highlands 48-42 (OT)
W vs Fort Lewis 22-21
W @ Black Hills State 27-13
Series History
All-time: Colorado Mines leads 24-1
Last meeting (Oct 12, 2024): Mines 45, SD Mines 20
SD Mines’ only win: 2017 (37-29 in Rapid City)
Mines has won six straight in the series
Betting Trends
Colorado Mines: 3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U
South Dakota Mines: 2-4 SU, 3-3 ATS; 4-2 O/U
Mines has covered in 4 of last 6 vs SD Mines
SD Mines overs have hit in 4 of last 5
Game Odds
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers – 10.5
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 9, 2025
