No. 4 Colorado State Pueblo held off a late Black Hills State rally to win 38-31, staying unbeaten and atop the RMAC. The ThunderWolves answered a third-quarter tie with two long touchdown passes, then stopped the Yellow Jackets on fourth down in the closing minutes.

By the Numbers
  • CSU Pueblo improved to 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the RMAC; Black Hills State fell to 5-4 and 3-4.
  • The win extended the ThunderWolves’ conference winning streak to 32 games.
  • Quarterback Navi Bruzon threw for 356 yards and four touchdowns; Marcellus Honeycutt Jr. caught five passes for 168 yards and two scores.
  • CSU Pueblo gained 473 yards on 46 plays, averaging 10.3 yards per play.
  • Black Hills State held the ball for nearly 42 minutes and won the turnover battle, 3-1.
Yes, But

The ThunderWolves led by 14 at halftime, but Black Hills State scored twice in the third quarter to tie the game. CSU Pueblo’s offense was explosive, yet the Yellow Jackets controlled possession and made the finish tight before the Pack’s defense sealed it.

What’s Next

CSU Pueblo visits South Dakota Mines on Nov. 7 for an RMAC matchup. South Dakota Mines is 5-4 overall and 3-4 in conference play.

Bottom Line

CSU Pueblo’s unbeaten run survived a serious test: big-play offense restored the lead, and a late fourth-down stop protected it.