Division II football · Rocky Mountain · SR4
Colorado School of Mines
Orediggers
- Overall6-2-1
- Rocky Mountain conference5-1
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 25
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | vs Western Oregon University | L 20-22 | Golden, Colo., Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium |
| Sat Sep 5 | at Washburn University | T 16-16 | Topeka, Kan. |
| Sat Sep 12 | at Colorado State University Pueblo | L 17-45 | Pueblo, Colo. |
| Sat Sep 19 | vs Fort Lewis College | W 34-3 | Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, Colo. |
| Sat Sep 26 | at Chadron State College | W 16-12 | Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium, Chadron, Neb. |
| Sat Oct 3 | vs Black Hills State University (S.D.) | W 38-13 | Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, Colo. |
| Sat Oct 17 | at Colorado Mesa University | W 31-24 | Stocker Stadium, Grand Junction, CO |
| Sat Oct 24 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 17-10 | Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, Colo. |
| Sat Oct 31 | at Adams State University | W 69-12 | Rex Stadium, Alamosa, CO |
| Sat Nov 7 | at Western Colorado University | 2:00 PM CT | Gunnison, Colo. |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs New Mexico Highlands University | 1:00 PM CT | Golden, Colo., Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.minesathletics.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
Statistical leaders, 2026
Passing yards
- 1 Capra, Joseph 1970
- 2 Gonzalez, Austin 125
- 3 Birch, Alex 87
Rushing yards
- 1 Barnes, Max 692
- 2 Tate, Braelon 311
- 3 Capra, Joseph 245
Receiving yards
- 1 Richards, Pierce 535
- 2 Richard, Aksel 416
- 3 Mauck, Tyson 329
Total tackles
- 1 Johnson, Luke 57.0
- 2 Russolillo, Mo 57.0
- 3 Mills, Jack 51.0
Source: Colorado School of Mines's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 7:36 PM CT.
Every Colorado School of Mines player, as printed in the school's cumulative statistics. Sort and compare them nationally.
Player awards
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Capra,Joseph, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 8 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Capra,Joseph, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 4 2026
History
- National titles0
- Runner-up finishes2
- Playoff appearances9
- Conference titles9
- Division II seasons53
Division II member 1974-2026, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
- 2023 L 7-38 vs Harding
- 2022 L 14-41 vs Ferris State
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | Lost in the championship | Second round: W 56-10 vs Augustana Quarterfinals: W 38-14 vs Central Washington Semifinals: W 35-7 vs Kutztown Championship: L 7-38 vs Harding |
| 2022 | 2 | Lost in the championship | First round: W 45-25 vs Colorado State Pueblo Second round: W 48-45 vs Minnesota State Quarterfinals: W 42-24 vs Angelo State Semifinals: W 44-13 vs Shepherd Championship: L 14-41 vs Ferris State |
| 2021 | 1 | Lost in the semifinals | Second round: W 55-6 vs Bemidji State Quarterfinals: W 34-26 vs Angelo State Semifinals: L 31-34 vs Valdosta State |
| 2019 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 24-21 vs Sioux Falls Second round: L 3-23 vs East Texas A&M |
| 2018 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 17-37 vs Colorado State Pueblo |
| 2016 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 63-35 vs Southwest Baptist Second round: L 17-38 vs Ferris State |
| 2014 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 23-34 vs Ohio Dominican |
| 2010 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 13-35 vs Grand Valley State |
| 2004 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 52-33 vs Midwestern State Second round: L 35-70 vs Pittsburg State |
Conference titles
- 2023 · Rocky Mountain
- 2022 · Rocky Mountain
- 2021 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2019 · Rocky Mountain
- 2018 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2016 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2014 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2010 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2004 · Rocky Mountain
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 7-4
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 4 | at West Texas A&M | W 33-31 |
| Sat Sep 13 | vs Washburn | W 41-27 |
| Sat Sep 20 | vs Chadron State | L 28-34 |
| Sat Sep 27 | at Black Hills State | W 36-27 |
| Sat Oct 4 | vs Colorado Mesa | L 24-28 |
| Sat Oct 11 | at South Dakota Mines | W 24-14 |
| Sat Oct 18 | vs Adams State | W 72-14 |
| Sat Oct 25 | at Western Colorado | L 17-40 |
| Sat Nov 1 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 48-21 |
| Sat Nov 8 | vs Colorado State Pueblo | L 34-41 |
| Sat Nov 15 | at Fort Lewis | W 55-21 |
2024 8-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 5 | vs West Texas A&M | W 41-13 |
| Sat Sep 14 | at Washburn | W 31-28 |
| Sat Sep 21 | at Chadron State | W 13-12 |
| Sat Sep 28 | vs Black Hills State | W 52-24 |
| Sat Oct 5 | at Colorado Mesa | L 13-14 |
| Sat Oct 12 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 45-20 |
| Sat Oct 19 | at Adams State | W 56-14 |
| Sat Oct 26 | vs Western Colorado | L 28-38 |
| Sat Nov 2 | at New Mexico Highlands | W 56-21 |
| Sat Nov 9 | at Colorado State Pueblo | L 13-28 |
| Sat Nov 16 | vs Fort Lewis | W 67-9 |
2023 14-1
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 31 | vs Grand Valley State | W 31-28 |
| Sat Sep 9 | at Angelo State | W 31-21 |
| Sat Sep 16 | vs Adams State | W 70-7 |
| Sat Sep 23 | at Colorado State Pueblo | W 55-14 |
| Sat Sep 30 | vs Chadron State | W 35-7 |
| Sat Oct 7 | at Colorado Mesa | W 52-0 |
| Sat Oct 14 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 45-22 |
| Sat Oct 21 | at Black Hills State | W 42-17 |
| Sat Oct 28 | vs Western Colorado | W 42-7 |
| Sat Nov 4 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 77-3 |
| Sat Nov 11 | at Fort Lewis | W 82-0 |
| Sat Nov 25 | vs Augustana playoff | W 56-10 |
| Sat Dec 2 | vs Central Washington playoff | W 38-14 |
| Sat Dec 9 | vs Kutztown playoff | W 35-7 |
| Sat Dec 16 | vs. Harding championship | L 7-38 |
2022 13-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 1 | at Grand Valley State | L 22-25 |
| Sat Sep 10 | vs Angelo State | L 27-30 |
| Sat Sep 17 | at Adams State | W 84-10 |
| Sat Sep 24 | vs Colorado State Pueblo | W 45-17 |
| Sat Oct 1 | at Chadron State | W 45-9 |
| Sat Oct 8 | vs Colorado Mesa | W 48-21 |
| Sat Oct 15 | at South Dakota Mines | W 48-20 |
| Sat Oct 22 | vs Black Hills State | W 38-0 |
| Sat Oct 29 | at Western Colorado | W 30-20 |
| Sat Nov 5 | at New Mexico Highlands | W 54-16 |
| Sat Nov 12 | vs Fort Lewis | W 80-0 |
| Sat Nov 19 | vs Colorado State Pueblo | W 45-24 |
| Sat Nov 26 | vs Minnesota State playoff | W 48-45 |
| Sat Dec 3 | at Angelo State playoff | W 42-24 |
| Sat Dec 10 | vs Shepherd playoff | W 44-13 |
| Sat Dec 17 | vs. Ferris State championship | L 14-41 |
2021 12-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 2 | vs Western Oregon | W 42-3 |
| Sat Sep 11 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 31-21 |
| Sat Sep 18 | at Fort Lewis | W 76-0 |
| Sat Sep 25 | at West Texas A&M | W 21-13 |
| Sat Oct 2 | vs Western Colorado | W 20-14 |
| Sat Oct 9 | at Black Hills State | W 41-20 |
| Sat Oct 16 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 44-24 |
| Sat Oct 23 | at Colorado Mesa | L 21-26 |
| Sat Oct 30 | vs Chadron State | W 34-7 |
| Sat Nov 6 | at Colorado State Pueblo | W 28-12 |
| Sat Nov 13 | vs Adams State | W 63-0 |
| Sat Nov 27 | vs Bemidji State playoff | W 55-6 |
| Sat Dec 4 | vs Angelo State playoff | W 34-26 |
| Sat Dec 11 | at Valdosta State playoff | L 31-34 |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 31, 7:15 AM CT.