By Jake Levin
CSU Pueblo visits Adams State for the only contest between two Centennial State schools. Colorado gets another nationally televised matchup against Central Florida after a comeback win against Baylor. It’s Colorado’s first Big 12 road game since 2010, as the Buffs and Knights will be featured on the Big Noon Saturday Show from Orlando.
Western Colorado at New Mexico Highlands, 12 p.m. (RMAC Net) – Western Colorado has won the last three games against New Mexico Highlands as they lead the series 37-21. In their last game on September 21, Western Colorado defeated Adams State 38-0. In their last game on September 21, New Mexico Highlands lost 40-19 to South Dakota Mines. Led by Braeden Hogan and Drew Nash, Western Colorado has the 11th-best rushing offense in Division II football, averaging 211.0 yards per game.
CSU Pueblo at Adams State, 1 p.m. (RMAC Net) – CSU Pueblo is looking to win against Adams State for the 15th consecutive time. CSU Pueblo leads the series 26-9. On September 21, CSU Pueblo defeated Colorado Mesa 38-14. On September 21, Adams State was defeated by Western Colorado 38-0. Adams State is looking for their first win of the season. CSU Pueblo quarterback Devin Larsen is third in Division II with 1,253 passing yards. He is tied for fourth in Division II with 11 passing touchdowns.
Black Hills State at Colorado Mines, 1 p.m. (RMAC Net) – Colorado Mines is 13-0 all-time against Black Hills State. On September 21, Colorado Mines defeated Chadron State 13-12. On September 21, Black Hills State defeated Fort Lewis 33-7. Evan Foster passed for 235 yards and ran for a touchdown, Colorado Mines’ only touchdown. Last week, Colorado Mines’ defense held Chadron State to only a touchdown and two field goals.
Cal Poly at Northern Colorado, 1 p.m. (ESPN+) -Northern Colorado is looking to snap a 16-game losing streak in their homecoming game. Cal Poly leads the series 12-3. On September 21, Northern Colorado was defeated by Stephen F. Austin 48-7. On September 14, Cal Poly defeated Western Oregon 31-14. In the Bears’ last game versus SFA, Northern Colorado had 224 yards of rushing, led by Kai’i Keene’s 70.
Chadron State at Colorado Mesa, 1 p.m. (RMAC Net)– Colorado Mesa is looking to win six consecutive games against Chadron State, which leads the series 20-13. On September 21, Colorado Mesa was defeated by CSU Pueblo 38-14. On September 21, Chadron State was defeated by Colorado Mines 13-12. Colorado Mesa quarterback Liu Aumavae had 236 yards passing, including a touchdown in the last two minutes of the game last week.
Colorado at Central Florida, 1:30 p.m. (FOX) – In the first meeting between the two schools, Colorado is led by one the best quarterback-receiver duos in the country. On September 14, UCF defeated TCU 35-34. On September 21, Colorado defeated Baylor 38-31 in overtime. Shedeur Sanders has passed for 1,340 yards this season, which is fourth in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and Travis Hunter has 472 yards receiving this season, which is sixth in FBS.
South Dakota Mines at Fort Lewis, 2 p.m. (RMAC Net) – Fort Lewis is looking to snap a five-game losing streak against South Dakota Mines. Fort Lewis trails in the series 5-3. On September 21, Fort Lewis was defeated by Black Hills State 33-7. On September 21, South Dakota Mines defeated New Mexico Highlands 40-19. Jacob Morris quarterbacked the second half for Fort Lewis and passed for 92 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Penney has led Fort Lewis in tackles for all three games this season. He has 39 total tackles on the season. He is second in Division II with 13.0 tackles per game.
Air Force at Wyoming, 6 p.m. (CBS-SN) – Air Force defeated Wyoming 34-27 last year and leads the series 31-27-3. On September 14, the Air Force was defeated by Baylor 31-3. On September 21, Wyoming was defeated by North Texas 44-17. Air Force had a season-high 193 yards rushing in its last game, led by Cade Harris (71 yards rushing) and quarterback John Busha (45).
October 5 Schedule, Series
- Navy at Air Force, 10 a.m. (CBS); AFA leads 34-22
- Adams State at Chadron State, 12 p.m. (RMAC Net); ASC trails 26-6
- Colorado Mines at Colorado Mesa, 1 p.m. (RMAC Net); CMU leads 31-16
- Northern Colorado at Montana State, 2 p.m. (ESPN+); UNC trails 10-23-1
- New Mexico Highlands at CSU Pueblo, 2 p.m. (RMAC Net); CSUP leads 22-5
- Colorado State at Oregon State, 4:30 p.m. (CW); CSU leads 2-1
- Fort Lewis at Western Colorado, 6 p.m. (RMAC Net); WCU leads 45-17
- Colorado idle, next game versus Kansas State in Boulder
