The Colorado State University Pueblo football team maintains its strong performance, holding the No. 6 ranking in the D2Football.com poll and No. 7 in the AFCA Coaches poll with a 9-1 overall record and an undefeated 8-0 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Their latest victory was a 28-13 win over Mines, extending their RMAC win streak to 15 games and securing a share of the RMAC title. Heading into their final regular season game against Chadron State, the ThunderWolves are positioned just behind Charleston in the AFCA poll and Harding in the D2Football.com ranking. This marks the eighth consecutive week they've been ranked in both polls simultaneously, distinguishing them as a top contender in Division II football.

By the Numbers
  • CSU Pueblo is 9-1 overall and 8-0 in the RMAC.
  • The team has an RMAC win streak of 15 games.
Yes, But

While CSU Pueblo is ranked highly, they remain fiercely competitive within a tight RMAC, sharing top rankings with other strong teams like Western Colorado and Mines, which can affect postseason implications.

State of Play
  • CSU Pueblo is slated for a crucial game to secure the outright RMAC title on November 16 against Chadron State.
  • Mines has dropped in rankings following a loss, indicating a dynamic shift in the RMAC standings.
What's Next

With a win against Chadron State, CSU Pueblo could secure the outright RMAC title and enhance their playoff positioning ahead of the postseason.

Bottom Line

The ThunderWolves are in a strong position to claim the RMAC outright title, and their continued success in the polls reaffirms their status as a formidable contender in Division II football.