Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Sanchez Family Stadium (capacity ~6,500)
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM MT (3:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / RMAC Network; Radio: Fox Sports Pueblo 1350 AM
Weather Forecast (Las Vegas, NM)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, dry high‑plains afternoon
Temperature: ~73°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by evening
Wind: 8–12 mph (crosswinds possible)
Impact: Passing/kicking may be slightly affected, but overall excellent football weather
Injury Report
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves:
QB Andrew Britton – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Marcus Taylor – Questionable (hamstring)
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys:
QB Donovan Riddick – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Andrew Britton (CSUP) vs NMHU Secondary
Britton has guided the ThunderWolves to a 4–1 start, with efficient passing and strong decision‑making.
WR Marcus Taylor (CSUP) vs CB Jordan Carter (NMHU)
Taylor is Pueblo’s top deep threat; Carter is Highlands’ best cover corner.
QB Donovan Riddick (NMHU) vs CSUP Pass Rush
Riddick has shown flashes of dual‑threat ability but must avoid turnovers against a Pueblo defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Allen (NMHU) vs LB Tyler Bradley (CSUP)
Allen is Highlands’ most consistent offensive weapon; Bradley leads Pueblo in tackles.
Recent Team Form
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves (4–1, 3–0 RMAC)
W 43–0 vs South Dakota Mines (8/28/25)
L 36–35 vs Fort Hays State (9/4/25)
W 29–24 @ Central Missouri (9/11/25)
W 31–24 @ Colorado Mesa (9/20/25)
W 55–7 vs Adams State (9/27/25)
Offense: ~38.6 PPG Defense: ~18.2 PPG
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys (2–2, 0–2 RMAC)
W 69–55 vs Western New Mexico (9/6/25)
L 48–42 vs South Dakota Mines (9/20/25)
W 27–21 vs Lincoln (CA) (9/13/25)
L 56–28 @ CSU Pueblo (2024 reference)
Offense: ~34.5 PPG Defense: ~38.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: CSU Pueblo dominates the modern series
Recent:
2024: CSU Pueblo 56–28
2023: CSU Pueblo 67–14
2022: CSU Pueblo 49–7
Trend: Pueblo has won 3 straight by 20+ points, averaging 57 points per game in those contests.
ATS (Against the Spread):
CSU Pueblo: 4–1 ATS last 5
NMHU: 2–3 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
CSU Pueblo has covered in 3 straight vs NMHU
NMHU has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 RMAC games
Projected Score: CSU Pueblo 42 – New Mexico Highlands 20
Game Odds
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves – 20.5
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys 58
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
