D2 Division II football · Rocky Mountain · SR4
Western Colorado University
Mountaineers
On the scoreboard: Western Colorado
- Overall9-0
- Rocky Mountain conference6-0
- AFCA Coaches PollNo. 5
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 7
Rocky MountainSchedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 27 | at West Texas A&M University | W 52-21 | Canyon, Texas, Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium |
| Thu Sep 3 | vs Angelo State University | W 23-21 | Gunnison, CO |
| Sat Sep 12 | vs Chadron State College | W 30-9 | Gunnison, Colo. |
| Sat Sep 19 | at Colorado Mesa University | W 31-17 | Stocker Stadium, Grand Junction, CO |
| Sat Sep 26 | vs Adams State University | W 70-21 | Mojo Field at Mountaineer Bowl at the Rady Family Sports Complex, Gunnison, Colo. |
| Sat Oct 3 | at New Mexico Highlands University | W 52-24 | Sanchez Family Stadium, Las Vegas, NM |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs Fort Lewis College | W 55-0 | Mojo Field at Mountaineer Bowl at the Rady Family Sports Complex, Gunnison, Colo. |
| Sat Oct 24 | at Black Hills State University (S.D.) | W 42-10 | Lyle Hare Stadium, Spearfish, S.D. |
| Sat Oct 31 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 37-6 | Mojo Field at Mountaineer Bowl at the Rady Family Sports Complex, Gunnison, Colo. |
| Sat Nov 7 | vs Colorado School of Mines | 2:00 PM CT | Gunnison, Colo. |
| Sat Nov 14 | at Colorado State University Pueblo | 2:00 PM CT | Pueblo, CO, CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.gomountaineers.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 Roy, Josiah 1826
- 2 McCullough, Nolan 237
- 3 Kerr, Cole 222
Rushing yards
- 1 James, Lamonte 419
- 2 Nevil, Damien 407
- 3 Jones, Isaiah 332
Receiving yards
- 1 Measner, Caden 547
- 2 Ruiz, Ramon 464
- 3 Allen Jr, DJ 419
Total tackles
- 1 Musser, Kade 69.0
- 2 Loomis, Ian 58.0
- 3 Campuzano, Caden 43.0
Source: Western Colorado's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 6:36 PM CT.
Every Western Colorado player, as printed in the school's cumulative statistics. Sort and compare them nationally.
Player awards
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Roy,Josiah, Offensive Player of the Week, Week 9 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Colbert,Donnell, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 8 2026
- National · D2CFB Young,Jevon, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 5 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Young,Jevon, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 5 2026
- Rocky Mountain · D2CFB Peterson,Easton, Special Teams Player of the Week, Week 3 2026
History
- National titles0
- Playoff appearances7
- Conference titles14
- Division II seasons47
Division II member 1973-1978, 1982-1985, 1990-2026, per the NCAA records book.
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 27-20 vs Central Washington Second round: L 15-21 (OT) vs Texas Permian Basin |
| 2024 | 2 | Lost in the second round | First round: W 28-21 vs Central Washington Second round: L 19-20 vs Bemidji State |
| 2023 | 2 | Lost in the first round | First round: L 13-16 (OT) vs Central Washington |
| 2021 | 3 | Lost in the first round | First round: L 24-31 vs Nebraska-Kearney |
| 1997 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 12-46 vs Angelo State |
| 1994 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 7-43 vs Texas A&M-Kingsville |
| 1992 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 13-22 vs Texas A&M-Kingsville |
Conference titles
- 2021 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 1998 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 1997 · Rocky Mountain
- 1995 · Rocky Mountain shared
- 1994 · Rocky Mountain
- 1992 · Rocky Mountain
- 1991 · Rocky Mountain
- 1979 · Rocky Mountain
- 1978 · Rocky Mountain
- 1977 · Rocky Mountain
- 1976 · Rocky Mountain
- 1975 · Rocky Mountain
- 1974 · Rocky Mountain
- 1973 · Rocky Mountain
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 10-3
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 28 | vs West Texas A&M | W 45-28 |
| Sat Sep 6 | at Midwestern State | W 38-13 |
| Sat Sep 20 | at Adams State | W 45-6 |
| Sat Sep 27 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 30-3 |
| Sat Oct 4 | at Fort Lewis | W 49-10 |
| Sat Oct 11 | vs Black Hills State | W 56-17 |
| Sat Oct 18 | at South Dakota Mines | W 34-13 |
| Sat Oct 25 | vs Colorado School of Mines | W 40-17 |
| Sat Nov 1 | vs Colorado State Pueblo | L 21-24 |
| Sat Nov 8 | at Chadron State | L 24-27 |
| Sat Nov 15 | vs Colorado Mesa | W 42-28 |
| Sat Nov 22 | at Central Washington playoff | W 27-20 |
| Sat Nov 29 | vs Texas Permian Basin playoff | L 15-21 |
2024 11-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 7 | vs Midwestern State | W 38-33 |
| Sat Sep 14 | at West Texas A&M | W 26-17 |
| Sat Sep 21 | vs Adams State | W 38-0 |
| Sat Sep 28 | at New Mexico Highlands | W 53-12 |
| Sat Oct 5 | vs Fort Lewis | W 44-7 |
| Sat Oct 12 | at Black Hills State | W 35-14 |
| Sat Oct 19 | vs South Dakota Mines | W 35-24 |
| Sat Oct 26 | at Colorado School of Mines | W 38-28 |
| Sat Nov 2 | vs Colorado State Pueblo | L 34-44 |
| Sat Nov 9 | vs Chadron State | W 21-17 |
| Sat Nov 16 | at Colorado Mesa | W 37-7 |
| Sat Nov 23 | vs. Central Washington playoff | W 28-21 |
| Sat Nov 30 | vs. Bemidji State playoff | L 19-20 |
2023 10-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 2 | vs West Texas A&M | W 28-6 |
| Tue Sep 12 | vs Texas Permian Basin | W 35-27 |
| Sat Sep 16 | at Colorado State Pueblo | W 30-14 |
| Sat Sep 23 | at Chadron State | W 35-17 |
| Sat Sep 30 | vs Colorado Mesa | W 43-7 |
| Sat Oct 7 | at South Dakota Mines | W 43-20 |
| Sat Oct 14 | vs Black Hills State | W 35-20 |
| Sat Oct 21 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 62-0 |
| Sat Oct 28 | at Colorado School of Mines | L 7-42 |
| Sat Nov 4 | vs Fort Lewis | W 57-3 |
| Sat Nov 11 | at Adams State | W 45-24 |
| Sat Nov 18 | vs Central Washington playoff | L 13-16 |
2022 7-4
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 3 | at West Texas A&M | L 6-44 |
| Sat Sep 10 | at Texas Permian Basin | L 31-34 |
| Sat Sep 17 | at Colorado State Pueblo | W 17-10 |
| Sat Sep 24 | vs Chadron State | W 56-28 |
| Sat Oct 1 | at Colorado Mesa | W 42-34 |
| Sat Oct 8 | vs South Dakota Mines | L 10-38 |
| Sat Oct 15 | at Black Hills State | W 28-27 |
| Sat Oct 22 | at New Mexico Highlands | W 30-13 |
| Sat Oct 29 | vs Colorado School of Mines | L 20-30 |
| Sat Nov 5 | at Fort Lewis | W 55-14 |
| Sat Nov 12 | vs Adams State | W 52-10 |
2021 9-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 4 | vs Chadron State | W 23-10 |
| Sat Sep 11 | at Western New Mexico | W 49-14 |
| Sat Sep 18 | at Adams State | W 24-10 |
| Sat Sep 25 | vs Fort Lewis | W 42-0 |
| Sat Oct 2 | at Colorado School of Mines | L 14-20 |
| Sat Oct 9 | vs New Mexico Highlands | W 45-38 |
| Sat Oct 16 | vs Black Hills State | W 44-28 |
| Sat Oct 23 | at South Dakota Mines | W 42-21 |
| Sat Oct 30 | vs Colorado Mesa | W 23-9 |
| Sat Nov 13 | vs Colorado State Pueblo | W 14-7 |
| Sat Nov 20 | vs Nebraska-Kearney playoff | L 24-31 |
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
- Austin Ekeler RB Western Colorado 2013–2016 · No draft selection linked
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.