Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Marv Kay Stadium at Campbell Field (capacity ~4,000)
Location: Golden, Colorado
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM MT (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: RMAC Network / Local3 KCDO / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: Homecoming 2025 for Colorado School of Mines
Weather Forecast (Golden, CO)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Colorado Mesa Mavericks:
QB J. Carter – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Malik Johnson – Questionable (hamstring)
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers:
QB T. Zeman – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Josh Johnston – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB J. Carter (CMU) vs Mines Secondary
Carter has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a disciplined Orediggers defense.
RB Malik Johnson (CMU) vs LB Jaden Brown (Mines)
Johnson is CMU’s most reliable rusher; Brown leads Mines in tackles.
QB T. Zeman (Mines) vs Mesa Pass Rush
Zeman is a veteran passer with strong accuracy; Mesa must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR Josh Johnston (Mines) vs CB Marcus Hall (CMU)
Johnston is Mines’ top target; Hall is Mesa’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Colorado Mesa (1–3, 0–2 RMAC)
L 41–14 @ #21 Central Washington (8/28/25)
W 28–7 vs Eastern New Mexico (9/6/25)
L 31–24 vs #12 CSU Pueblo (9/20/25)
L 34–27 @ Chadron State (9/27/25)
Offense: ~23.5 PPG Defense: ~28.2 PPG
Colorado School of Mines (2–1, 0–1 RMAC)
W 33–31 @ West Texas A&M (9/4/25)
W 41–27 vs Washburn (9/13/25)
L 34–28 vs Chadron State (9/20/25)
Offense: ~34.0 PPG Defense: ~30.7 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Colorado School of Mines leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: Mines 45–17
2023: Mines 38–21
2022: Mines 48–20
Trend: Mines has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Mesa: 1–4 ATS last 5
Mines: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Mines has covered in 3 straight vs Mesa
Mesa has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 RMAC games
Projected Score: Colorado School of Mines 38 – Colorado Mesa 20
Game Odds
Colorado Mesa Mavericks 59
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers – 16
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
