The Black Hills Brawl (established 1895)
First played against Black Hills State — the start of the 140-year rivalry
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 38-17 vs Southwest Baptist
Week 1 of 2026. A statement win, by 21 points.
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Conference
Rocky Mountain standing · 2026
7th in the Rocky Mountain
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is 7th of 10 in the Rocky Mountain at 3-4. The path to the title is steep — the focus is on playoff positioning and rivalry wins.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSU Pueblo | 7-0 |
| 2 | Western Colorado | 7-0 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | 6-1 |
| 4 | Colorado Mesa | 4-3 |
| 5 | Black Hills State | 3-4 |
| 6 | Chadron State | 3-4 |
| 7 | South Dakota Mines | 3-4 |
| 8 | Fort Lewis | 1-6 |
| 9 | New Mexico Highlands | 1-6 |
| 10 | Adams State | 0-7 |
Cultural identity
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