Kickoff: 12:00 PM MT (2:00 PM ET)
Venue: Ray Dennison Memorial Field, Durango, Colorado (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: RMAC Network / Local radio
Weather Forecast (Durango, CO)
Temperature: ~75°F (24°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Black Hills State (0–3, 0–1 RMAC):
QB Nico Marchitelli – Healthy, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through three games.
RB Tyrese Hunt – Healthy, 165 rushing yards this season.
WR Zavery Guerra – Healthy, 180 yards receiving, 1 TD.
Fort Lewis (1–1, 0–0 RMAC):
QB Brandon McLaughlin – Healthy, 2 TDs, 1 INT.
RB Devon Tate – Questionable (ankle), team’s leading rusher.
WR Chris Andrews – Healthy, 12 receptions, 1 TD.
Key Player Matchups
QB Nico Marchitelli (BHSU) vs. Fort Lewis Secondary
Marchitelli must limit turnovers against a defense that has forced multiple takeaways in early games.
RB Tyrese Hunt (BHSU) vs. Fort Lewis Front Seven
Hunt’s ability to establish the run will be critical to balance the Yellow Jackets’ offense.
QB Brandon McLaughlin (FLC) vs. BHSU Pass Rush
McLaughlin’s efficiency will be tested by a Yellow Jackets defense that has struggled but can generate pressure.
WR Zavery Guerra (BHSU) vs. Fort Lewis Corners
Guerra’s big-play ability could stretch the field and create mismatches.
Recent Team Form
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets (0–3, 0–1 RMAC)
9/13: L 31–28 @ Chadron State
9/6: L 48–36 @ Grand Valley State (#3/5 nationally)
8/28: L 27–21 vs. Sioux Falls
Trend: Offense averaging 28.3 PPG, but defense allowing 35+ in all three games.
Fort Lewis Skyhawks (1–1, non-conference)
9/6: L 58–24 @ Arizona Christian
8/30: W 34–14 vs. William Jewell
Trend: Offense inconsistent, but defense showed improvement in home opener.
Series History
All-time series: Black Hills State leads recent meetings.
2024: BHSU won 33–7 in Spearfish.
2023: BHSU won 34–20 in Durango.
Fort Lewis has not beaten BHSU since 2018.
Last 5 meetings: BHSU 5–0.
Betting Trends
Black Hills State:
0–3 SU in 2025.
1–2 ATS in 2025.
Overs hit in 2 of 3 games.
Fort Lewis:
1–1 SU in 2025.
1–1 ATS in 2025.
Overs hit in both games.
Head-to-Head: BHSU has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Black Hills State: Profitable ATS vs. Fort Lewis; overs common due to defensive lapses.
Fort Lewis: Struggles ATS in RMAC play; overs frequent when defense collapses.
RMAC Trends: Road favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets – 14.5
Fort Lewis Skyhawks 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
