Venue: Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, Colorado
Kickoff: 12:00 PM MT / 1:00 PM CT
Capacity: ~4,000
Coverage: RMAC Network / KTPK 106.9 FM (Washburn Radio)
Event: Mines Football Alumni Weekend | Presented by Chick-fil-A
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Kickoff Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)
Wind: 6–9 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Washburn Ichabods
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 2 TD performance in opener
WR2 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers
QB John Matocha (Probable) – Returning Harlon Hill winner, no reported injuries
RB1 (Probable) – 100+ yards in opener, healthy
CB2 (Out) – Groin strain, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
Washburn
Week 1: Beat Truman State 20–17 — late defensive stand sealed win
Week 2: Lost to Northwest Missouri State — offense struggled in red zone
2024 Finish: 6–5 overall, 4–5 MIAA
Colorado School of Mines
Week 1: Defeated West Texas A&M — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 14–1 overall, RMAC champions, NCAA DII runner-up
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between these programs
Key Player Matchups
Matocha (CSM) vs. Washburn Secondary: Orediggers’ prolific passing attack vs. an Ichabods defense that allowed multiple deep completions in Week 2
Washburn RB1 vs. CSM Front Seven: Mustangs’ inside run game will test a Mines defense that held West Texas A&M under 3.5 YPC in opener
Special Teams: Washburn’s kicker perfect through two games; Mines’ return unit averaged 28 yards per kick return in Week 1
Betting Trends
Washburn is 2-5 ATS in last 7 road games vs. ranked opponents
Colorado Mines is 8-2 ATS in last 10 home games
The Over has hit in 6 of Mines’ last 8 non-conference games
Game Odds
Washburn Ichabods 54.5
Colorado School of Mines Orediggers – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
