October 13th 2024.
After suffering their first RMAC loss in 24 games, the Colorado School of Mines football team was eager to bounce back and start a new winning streak. And that's exactly what they did. Led by the talented redshirt senior quarterback, Evan Foster, the 12th-ranked Orediggers dominated South Dakota Mines with a final score of 45-20. The game, which took place at Marv Kay Stadium in Golden, saw Foster throw for 319 yards and four touchdowns, connecting with senior Max McLeod and junior Flynn Schiele for two touchdowns each. It was a commanding win for the Orediggers, who jumped ahead with a 42-6 lead by the end of the third quarter.
McLeod, who finished the game with eight receptions for 172 yards, and Schiele, who had six receptions for 126 yards, were standout players for the Orediggers. But they weren't the only ones making an impact. Sophomore defensive back Will Ramsey kicked things off with an interception return for a touchdown on South Dakota Mines' first offensive possession. This was the Orediggers' first defensive touchdown of the season. And things didn't get much better for the Hardrockers, who were only able to muster 287 total yards for the entire game.
In the first half, the Orediggers quickly gained control of the game with a 28-3 lead at halftime. McLeod and Schiele both had impressive touchdown catches of 50 and 24 yards, while Landon Walker ran in a score from 1 yard out. In the second half, the Orediggers continued to dominate, with McLeod scoring his second touchdown of the game, making him the second player in Mines history and the 11th in NCAA Division II to reach 50 career touchdowns.
The win against South Dakota Mines came after the Orediggers' disappointing 14-13 loss to Colorado Mesa the previous week. But they were determined to not let that loss deter them, and they proved it with their impressive performance on Saturday. Next up, the Orediggers will face off against Adams State in Alamosa, Colorado next Saturday at 1 p.m.
In other RMAC football news, there were several other games played on Saturday. CSU Pueblo dominated Fort Lewis with a final score of 58-24, while Colorado Mesa had a commanding win over Adams State with a final score of 52-10. Western Colorado also had a strong showing, defeating Black Hills State with a final score of 35-14. The only close game of the day was between Chadron State and New Mexico Highlands, with Chadron State ultimately coming out on top with a final score of 30-33.
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