November 17th 2024.
The Colorado School of Mines' football program is currently in a state of anticipation. After their dominant performance against Fort Lewis in their regular-season finale, the Orediggers are now just waiting to see if they will be included in the NCAA Division II playoffs. It was an impressive display of athleticism as they racked up a whopping 622 yards of offense, with touchdowns coming from multiple players including their defense.
Their quarterback, Jake Sype, had an impressive first career start with 89 yards on 8-of-9 passing. But he wasn't the only one making an impact on the field. Joseph Capra, a Denver South product, also had a strong showing with 283 yards and three touchdowns while sharing time at QB. The Orediggers' defense was equally impressive, allowing just 135 yards of offense and compiling seven sacks and three turnovers. They completely shut down Fort Lewis, not allowing a single conversion on third or fourth down.
Despite their impressive performance, the Orediggers finished tied for third in the conference with Colorado Mesa, while Western Colorado took second. The RMAC championship was secured by CSU Pueblo with their comeback win over Chadron State. This leaves the Orediggers in a precarious position as they entered Saturday's game ranked 10th in their region. In order to make it to the playoffs, they need to break into the top seven. Their fate will be revealed on Sunday afternoon when the selections are announced.
In other RMAC football news, South Dakota Mines dominated Adams State with a 44-6 victory. Western Colorado also had a strong showing, defeating Colorado Mesa 37-7. And in a crucial game for the conference championship, CSU Pueblo came back to beat Chadron State 38-21. New Mexico Highlands fell to Black Hills State 48-31. For more sports news, make sure to sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver's teams.
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