RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Football stays on the road this week to take on #6 Western Colorado on Saturday at 1 p.m. Series History Western Colorado holds a 6-3 all-time record against South Dakota Mines. While the Mountaineers have won the last three matchups, the Rockers are 2-2 in Gunnison. Their last win was a 38-10 victory on Oct. 8, 2022, on the road. About the Mountaineers #6 Western Colorado is 8-0 and 6-0 in the RMAC this season. They are outscoring their opponents 355-123 so far in 2026. This past week, they took down Black Hills State 42-10 in Spearfish. Western Colorado was 10-3 last season and fell in the second round of the NCAA DII Playoffs. Josiah Roy is third in the RMAC with 1,601 passing yards this season. On defense, Caden Campuzano's 4.5 sacks rank second, while Kade Musser's 62 tackles are fifth. The Mountaineers rank first in the RMAC in defense and second in offense. Their passing attack of 255.3 yards per game is second in the conference. About the Hardrockers South Dakota Mines fell on the road to (RV) Colorado School of Mines last week, dropping to 5-3 overall and 3-3 in the RMAC. Linebacker Charlie Johnson led the Rockers with 12 tackles, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble in Golden. The Hardrockers are on a two-game losing streak with their last victory on Oct. 3 at Fort Lewis. Dawson Dunbar leads the RMAC with 764 rushing yards this season. His 13 total touchdowns also leads all running backs and wide receivers. Gage Baker's 1,499 passing yards and 12 touchdowns are both fourth in the conference. Johnson is tied for second in the conference with 66 tackles through eight games. The Hardrocker defense is fourth in the RMAC, while their offense ranks fifth. Game Information South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (5-3, 3-3 RMAC) at #6 Western Colorado Mountaineers (8-0, 6-0 RMAC) Date & Time: October 31, 2026 • 1 p.m. Location: Mojo Field at Mountaineer Bowl Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats What's Next South Dakota Mines returns home next week to face #4 CSU Pueblo for Senior Day on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. They will conclude the regular season at Chadron State on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.