Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT
Venue: Marv Kay Stadium at Campbell Field, Golden, Colorado
Surface: Artificial Turf
Capacity: ~4,200 (standing‑room possible)
Broadcast: RMAC Network / Local TV (KCDO Local3 in Colorado)
Weather Forecast (Golden, CO – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny skies after morning showers
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~60°F by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light WSW at 4–7 mph
Humidity: ~40%
Impact: Ideal football weather — no significant effect on passing or kicking.
Injury Report
Colorado Mines: No major injuries reported; QB Evan Foster (RS Sr.) healthy after taking over for departed Harlon Hill winner John Matocha; WR Max McLeod (All‑American) fully fit.
West Texas A&M: No significant absences; QB Sean Johnson Jr. and WR Zorian Stanton both available after strong Week 0 showing vs Sul Ross State.
Recent Team Form
Team
Colorado Mines
Last 5 Games: W 41–13 vs WTAMU, W 56–10 vs CSU–Pueblo, W 38–14 vs Western Colorado, W 45–17 vs Augustana (SD), L 28–34 vs Harding (NCAA Final)
Notable Trends: Finished 14–1; averaged 46.5 ppg; 5th straight RMAC title; 17‑game home win streak.
Team
West Texas A&M
Last 5 Games: W 42–21 @ Sul Ross St., L 13–41 @ Mines, L 17–24 vs Angelo St., W 35–14 vs Midwestern St., L 20–28 @ Texas A&M–Kingsville
Notable Trends: Finished 6–5; strong rushing attack (200+ yds in 5 games) but inconsistent passing game vs top defenses.
Series History
All-Time: Colorado Mines leads 2–0
First Meeting: Sept. 25, 2021 – Mines 21, WT 13 (in Canyon, TX)
Last Meeting: Sept. 5, 2024 – Mines 41, WT 13 (in Golden, CO)
Notable: Mines has outscored WT 62–26 in the series; both wins came with strong defensive performances.
Betting Trends
Mines: 17‑0 SU in last 17 home games; 5‑2 ATS in last 7 non‑conference games.
WT: 2‑8 SU in last 10 road games vs ranked opponents; 3‑7 ATS in last 10 overall.
Over has hit in 4 of Mines’ last 6 home games.
Both prior meetings have gone Under the current total (34 & 54 points).
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Mines’ offensive efficiency (6.8 yds/play in 2024 meeting) vs WT’s defensive struggles vs top‑tier RMAC teams.
WT’s run‑heavy approach vs Mines’ top‑10 rush defense.
Historical margins in series (+16.0 avg for Mines).
Edges:
Lean: Colorado Mines ‑17.5 (moderate value)
Total: Lean Under 54.5 — WT’s offense may struggle to keep pace; Mines could control tempo late.
Game Odds
Colorado Mines Orediggers – 17.5
West Texas A&M Buffaloes 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
