Division II football · Rocky Mountain · SR4
Colorado State University Pueblo
ThunderWolves
On the scoreboard: Colorado State Pueblo
- Overall9-0
- Rocky Mountain conference7-0
- AFCA Coaches PollNo. 3
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 6
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 27 | vs University of Central Missouri | W 44-25 | Pueblo, CO, CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl |
| Thu Sep 3 | at Fort Hays State University | W 35-17 | Hays, KS |
| Sat Sep 12 | vs Colorado School of Mines | W 45-17 | Pueblo, Colo. |
| Sat Sep 19 | at Chadron State College | W 33-6 | Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium, Chadron, Neb. |
| Sat Sep 26 | vs Colorado Mesa University | W 35-23 | CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl, Pueblo, CO |
| Sat Oct 3 | at Adams State University | W 72-7 | Rex Stadium, Alamosa, CO |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs New Mexico Highlands University | W 77-17 | CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl, Pueblo, CO |
| Sat Oct 24 | at Fort Lewis College | W 27-21 | Ray Dennison Memorial Field, Durango, Colo. |
| Sat Oct 31 | vs Black Hills State University (S.D.) | W 38-31 | CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl, Pueblo, CO |
| Sat Nov 7 | at South Dakota Mines | 3:00 PM CT | Rapid City, SD |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs Western Colorado University | 2:00 PM CT | Pueblo, CO, CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.gothunderwolves.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 Bruzon, Navi 2526
- 2 Powell, Evan 142
- 3 McGuire, Cam 52
Rushing yards
- 1 Patton, Russell 556
- 2 Matthews, Jaedon 460
- 3 Alsaffar, Moosah 267
Receiving yards
- 1 Honeycutt, Jr., Marcellus 787
- 2 Taylor-Akins, Dedrek 717
- 3 Jackson, Rashawn 239
Total tackles
- 1 Daniels, Carter 67.0
- 2 Rullo, Kahden 41.0
- 3 Booth, Jaylen 38.0
Source: Colorado State Pueblo's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 8:33 PM CT.
Every Colorado State Pueblo player, as printed in the school's cumulative statistics. Sort and compare them nationally.
Player awards
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Bruzon,Navi, Offensive Player of the Month, September 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Jones,Nyir, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 9 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Bruzon,Navi, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 6 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Bruzon,Navi, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 5 2026
- National · D2CFB Bruzon,Navi, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 3 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Bruzon,Navi, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 3 2026
- National · D2CFB Daniels,Carter, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 1 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Daniels,Carter, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 1 2026
History
- National titles1
- Playoff appearances11
- Conference titles10
- Division II seasons30
Division II member 1974-1984, 2008-2026, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
- 2014 W 13-0 vs Minnesota State
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Lost in the first round | First round: L 24-37 vs Texas Permian Basin |
| 2024 | 1 | Lost in the second round | Second round: L 23-26 vs Minnesota State |
| 2022 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 25-45 vs Colorado School of Mines |
| 2019 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 17-0 vs Augustana Second round: L 7-35 vs Minnesota State |
| 2018 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 37-17 vs Colorado School of Mines Second round: L 10-24 vs Minnesota State |
| 2017 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 13-16 (OT) vs Minnesota State |
| 2015 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | First round: W 27-14 vs Indianapolis Second round: W 26-17 vs Midwestern State Quarterfinals: L 7-31 vs Grand Valley State |
| 2014 | - | Won the championship | Second round: W 52-14 vs Angelo State Quarterfinals: W 31-28 vs Ohio Dominican Semifinals: W 10-7 vs West Georgia Championship: W 13-0 vs Minnesota State |
| 2013 | - | Lost in the second round | Second round: L 30-34 vs Grand Valley State |
| 2012 | - | Lost in the quarterfinals | Second round: W 28-7 vs Indianapolis Quarterfinals: L 13-34 vs West Texas A&M |
| 2011 | - | Lost in the second round | Second round: L 21-24 vs Minnesota Duluth |
Conference titles
- 2025 · Rocky Mountain
- 2024 · Rocky Mountain
- 2018 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2017 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2016 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2014 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 2013 · Rocky Mountain
- 2012 · Rocky Mountain
- 2011 · Rocky Mountain
- 1980 · Rocky Mountain shared
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 10-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 28 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 43-0 |
| Thu Sep 4 | vs Fort Hays State | L 35-36 |
| Thu Sep 11 | at Central Missouri | W 29-24 |
| Sat Sep 20 | at Colorado Mesa | W 31-24 |
| Sat Sep 27 | vs Adams State | W 55-7 |
| Sat Oct 4 | at New Mexico Highlands | W 59-13 |
| Sat Oct 11 | vs Fort Lewis | W 49-13 |
| Sat Oct 18 | at Black Hills State | W 40-14 |
| Sat Nov 1 | at Western Colorado | W 24-21 |
| Sat Nov 8 | at Colorado School of Mines | W 41-34 |
| Sat Nov 15 | vs Chadron State | W 30-27 |
| Sat Nov 22 | vs Texas Permian Basin playoff | L 24-37 |
2024 10-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 29 | at South Dakota Mines | W 35-6 |
| Sat Sep 7 | vs Texas Permian Basin | W 40-23 |
| Sat Sep 14 | vs Grand Valley State | L 21-24 |
| Sat Sep 21 | vs Colorado Mesa | W 38-14 |
| Sat Sep 28 | at Adams State | W 66-10 |
| Sat Oct 5 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 67-28 |
| Sat Oct 12 | at Fort Lewis | W 58-24 |
| Sat Oct 19 | vs Black Hills State | W 24-21 |
| Sat Nov 2 | at Western Colorado | W 44-34 |
| Sat Nov 9 | vs Colorado School of Mines | W 28-13 |
| Sat Nov 16 | at Chadron State | W 38-21 |
| Sat Nov 30 | vs Minnesota State playoff | L 23-26 |
2023 8-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 2 | vs Midwestern State | W 37-8 |
| Sat Sep 9 | at Grand Valley State | L 49-57 |
| Sat Sep 16 | vs Western Colorado | L 14-30 |
| Sat Sep 23 | vs Colorado School of Mines | L 14-55 |
| Sat Sep 30 | at Fort Lewis | W 85-7 |
| Sat Oct 7 | vs Adams State | W 43-10 |
| Sat Oct 14 | at New Mexico Highlands | W 56-7 |
| Sat Oct 21 | at Chadron State | W 28-3 |
| Sat Oct 28 | vs Colorado Mesa | W 59-20 |
| Sat Nov 4 | at South Dakota Mines | W 35-28 |
| Sat Nov 11 | vs Black Hills State | W 42-37 |
2022 8-4
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 3 | at Midwestern State | W 59-27 |
| Sat Sep 10 | vs Grand Valley State | L 10-35 |
| Sat Sep 17 | vs Western Colorado | L 10-17 |
| Sat Sep 24 | at Colorado School of Mines | L 17-45 |
| Sat Oct 1 | vs Fort Lewis | W 75-3 |
| Sat Oct 8 | at Adams State | W 52-20 |
| Sat Oct 15 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 35-11 |
| Sat Oct 22 | vs Chadron State | W 34-12 |
| Sat Oct 29 | at Colorado Mesa | W 33-28 |
| Sat Nov 5 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 45-20 |
| Sat Nov 12 | at Black Hills State | W 38-0 |
| Sat Nov 19 | at Colorado School of Mines | L 24-45 |
2021 6-5
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Sep 2 | vs East Texas A&M | L 6-12 |
| Sat Sep 11 | at Grand Valley State | L 14-34 |
| Sat Sep 18 | vs Black Hills State | W 19-16 |
| Sat Sep 25 | at South Dakota Mines | W 49-7 |
| Sat Oct 2 | vs Colorado Mesa | W 19-13 |
| Sat Oct 9 | at Chadron State | W 42-17 |
| Sat Oct 16 | at New Mexico Highlands | L 21-28 |
| Sat Oct 23 | vs Adams State | W 35-28 |
| Sat Oct 30 | at Fort Lewis | W 73-0 |
| Sat Nov 6 | vs Colorado School of Mines | L 12-28 |
| Sat Nov 13 | at Western Colorado | L 7-14 |
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.
In the NFL
- Mike Pennel DT Colorado State Pueblo 2013 · No draft selection linked
- Morgan Fox DE Colorado State Pueblo 2012–2015 · No draft selection linked
- Ryan Jensen C Colorado State Pueblo 2009–2012 · 2013 draft · round 6, pick 203 · BAL
All verified Division II players in the NFL
Source: NFL identity, draft, roster and statistics data from nflverse, CC BY 4.0; college seasons and reviewed NFL appearances from the sources cited on each player. nflverse checked Nov 5, 7:30 AM CT.