Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM MT (2:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM ET)
Venue: O’Harra Stadium, Rapid City, South Dakota (Capacity ~6,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: RMAC Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Rapid City, SD)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (6–10 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal fall football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: RMAC programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Fort Lewis Skyhawks:
QB healthy, but has thrown multiple interceptions in early-season games.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers:
QB healthy, coming off 3-TD performance vs New Mexico Highlands.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
Fort Lewis QB vs. SD Mines Secondary
Fort Lewis has struggled with turnovers (3 INTs vs Black Hills State). Mines’ DBs have forced multiple takeaways in recent wins.
SD Mines QB vs. Fort Lewis Front Seven
Mines has averaged 50+ points in two of its last three games. Fort Lewis’ defense, allowing 30+ in every game, must find a way to pressure the quarterback.
Special Teams
Mines has been consistent in the kicking game, while Fort Lewis has had coverage breakdowns. Field position could be decisive.
Recent Team Form
South Dakota Mines (3–1, 1–0 RMAC):
W vs Michigan Tech (45–28)
W vs Upper Iowa (58–14)
W vs New Mexico Highlands (48–42)
L @ CSU Pueblo (43–0)
Strength: Explosive offense, averaging 47.8 PPG in wins.
Weakness: Defense has allowed 28+ in 3 of 4 games.
Fort Lewis (1–3, 0–1 RMAC):
L vs William Jewell (34–14)
L @ Arizona Christian (58–10)
L vs Black Hills State (25–19)
W vs Western New Mexico (34–14)
Strength: Offense showed life in lone win.
Weakness: Defense allowing 31.5 PPG, turnover margin -5.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are RMAC rivals.
South Dakota Mines: Aiming to stay in the RMAC title chase with Colorado Mines and CSU Pueblo.
Fort Lewis: Rebuilding, trying to avoid another bottom-of-the-table finish.
Series History
All-time series: South Dakota Mines leads.
Recent meetings:
2024: SD Mines 49, Fort Lewis 33
2023: SD Mines 48, Fort Lewis 10
Trend: Mines has won the last several meetings, often by wide margins.
Betting Trends:
SD Mines is 3–1 ATS this season (modeled).
Fort Lewis is 1–3 ATS this season.
SD Mines games have gone Over in 3 of 4 due to offensive firepower.
Fort Lewis games have gone Over in 2 of 4 due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: SD Mines -14.5 (covered, won 49–33)
2023: SD Mines -17.5 (covered, won 48–10)
2022: SD Mines -10.5 (covered, won 35–14)
2021: SD Mines -7.5 (covered, won 31–17)
Game Odds
Fort Lewis Skyhawks 61
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers – 21
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
