Falling Short: The Green and Gold fell short to Colorado Mesa last Saturday afternoon, putting them 2-6 in RMAC play. Odds were not in the Yellow Jackets favor as the Mavericks returned the opening kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown. Within the next minute of the game, CO Mesa lengthened their lead with a pick-six. Most of the Jacket's points were put up in the second half, minus a touchdown by Payten Gilmore in the first half. Quarterback Chance Ebens completed 17 passes and one touchdown, Andre Renteria rushed 77 yards with a touchdown and Gilmore rushed for 61 yards with 37 receiving yards on his one carry. He also led the team in scoring with two touchdowns. Sam Garcia led the defensive end with 9 tackles and one sack. Unfortunately, the Green and Gold fell short, 21-58. The Yellow Jackets are looking for a comeback and a RMAC win against Western Colorado University this Saturday, November 2^nd. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at the Lyle Hare Stadium.
 
Last Meeting: The last time the Yellow Jackets matched up with Western Colorado, the Mountaineers came out on top with a 28-6 victory. The Mountaineers opened the game with a touchdown just 2 minutes into the game and led 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. BHSU had a difficult time getting their offense going throughout the game but both teams had a strong defensive showing. Payten Gilmore rushed for 118 yards; it was his second time passing the century mark in the 2018 season.
 
About Western Colorado University: The Western CO Mountaineers are sitting 4-4 overall and 4-3 in RMAC play. The Mountaineers shutdown the Fort Lewis Skyhawks last Saturday to come out on top with a 31-0 victory. They were able to get the win despite not having their leading tackler and starting middle linebacker, Lane Farris along with starting quarterback Connor Desch, both out due to injury. Recently, Redshirt Senior Desmond Marfizo was named RMAC Defensive Player of the Week. Marzfizo had a huge game against the Skyhawks, contributing 9 tackles, including 6 for a loss and 2 sacks, as well as a blocked field goal. Senior kicker Chandler Davis went 4-for-5 on field goals and the Mountaineers also had a blocked field goal and punt.
 
Series History: The Mountaineers lead the series with the Yellow Jackets, 3-4. The last win for BHSU against the Mountaineers was in 2017 when the Jackets forced 7 turnovers and won 40-0. Since the 2017 win, the Green and Gold have not won against Western CO since the 2013 season. This Saturday's game will be a great opportunity for BHSU to tie up the series history with the Mountaineers.
 
Coverage: The Yellow Jackets can catch Steve Ammerman on The Eagle Country at 95.5/96.3 FM, or live online at MyEagleCountry.com. Ammerman is the voice of the Yellow Jacket Athletics and can be heard for every football and women's/men's basketball game throughout their seasons.
 
Temperature: The Forecast shows a high of 44 degrees and a low of 36 degrees. There is a 10% chance of precipitation with WSW winds at 10 to 15 mph. It is also supposed to be partly to mostly cloudy. Dress warm.
 
General Notebook
 
Captains: The Green and Gold Captains are Josh Gurnaby, Payten Gilmoree, Kadim Philip, and Joe Moraga, all chosen by their teammates.
 
Recognizing the Fight: Linebacker Brett Lamb will not be on the field this season, but his Yellow Jacket brothers wear orange ribbons to support Lamb as he is fighting leukemia.
 
Experience First: BHSU has 12 returning starters from the 2018 season. Eight offensive players return, with four defensive start­ers returning, including Bailey Rosenstrauch and Josh Gurnaby. They had at least 60 tackles last season. Also, a returner is a four-time starter Payten Gilmore who has been a big piece to the Jackets defense in rushing yards.

Under Pressure: The Yellow Jackets curently have the third best 3rd down conversion rate in the league. They convert over 40% of the time.
 
Discipline: After being the least penalized team in 2018, BHSU upholds that standard, currently averaging the least penatlies in the RMAC this season.
 
Academic Honors: The 2018 season had 10 players earn RMAC academic honors. Returners for the 2019 squad included First Team academic honor Bailey Rosenstrauch. Returners Jake Bas­inger, Jarett Jenson, and Trig Olson earned all-RMAC Honor Roll.
 
RMAC Honors: Sampson Rich and Bailey Rosenstrauch were both named to the 2019 RMAC All-Academic first team defense.
 
Jeep Raffle: Raffle tickets for a 2019 Jeep Wrangler are on sale now! Tickets are $50, and only 999 will be sold. To enter online and for more information, visit bhsuathletics.com.