New Mexico Highlands University Athletics: Cowboys Face Off Against Colorado School of Mines Orediggers

Strategic Insights -

The New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys football team traveled to Golden, Colorado, to face off against the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers. The Cowboys secured a 49-10 win over Adams State two weeks ago, improving their overall record to 5-3 and their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) record to 3-3. Coach Kurt Taufa'asau has led the team since May 29, 2024, and earned his first career win at NMHU last season with a thrilling 33-30 victory over the Cowboys' Homecoming Crowd.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cowboys are ranked 5-3 overall and 3-3 in the RMAC, tied for fourth place with Colorado School of Mines and Colorado Mesa.
  • Freshman quarterback Collin Stucki has been impressive, completing five passes for 85 yards and a touchdown, while also carrying the ball 14 times for 67 yards.
  • Freshman kicker Alekzander Britt was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Special Teams player of the Week after a perfect five-for-five on point after attempts and kicking field goals of 45 and 25 yards.
  • The team has a strong presence from New Mexico, with 45 players from the state on the 2025 roster.
  • Coach Taufa'asau has a strong background, having led the Broncos to the 2021 NJCAA Division I National Championship at New Mexico Military Institute.

Statistics:

  • The Cowboys have scored 33.0 points per game, ranking fourth in the RMAC.
  • They have gained 443.5 yards per game in total offense, ranking second in the conference.
  • Freshman Jeffery Jones is second in the nation in All Purpose Yards Per Game (196.43/game) and in Rushing Yards Per Game (184.4/game).

Sources:

  • New Mexico Highlands University Athletics
  • Colorado School of Mines Athletics
  • Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • RMAC Network
  • New Mexico Broadcaster of the Year Scott Galetti
  • NCAA FCS
  • Valor Christian
  • Texas State
  • Montana
  • Oklahoma State