Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines running back Michael Zeman (40) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines fans watch during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostAngelo State jacob Long (77) after losing the game to Colorado School of Mines Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines defensive end Preston Yates (51) celebrates with fans after the game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha, (10) celebrates on the sidelines during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha, (10) reverses field during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines wide receiver Tristan Smith (7) fails to haul in a pass during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines outside linebacker Nolan reeve (46) celebrates a sack with defensive tackle Peyton Rose (98) during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines Mason Pierce (24) runs with the ball during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines head coach Gregg Brandon shows emotion from the sidelines after an extra point during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines safety Logan Rayburn (17) celebrates an interception during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Colorado School of Mines running back Michael Zeman (40) runs upfield during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Colorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha, (10) throws during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines Mason Pierce (24) runs with the ball during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines Evan Alexander (31) tackles Angelo State Andrew Pitts (16) during a kick return in the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines defensive end Luke Jeter (90) tries to get to the quarterback during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines running back Michael Zeman (40) runs upfield during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines band watches during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines wide receiver Tristan Smith (7) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Max McLeod (3) during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines safety Logan Rayburn (17) celebrates an interception during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha, (10) throws during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostColorado School of Mines quarterback John Matocha, (10) scrambles during the first half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers led at halftime 20-3.
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Colorado School of Mines running back Michael Zeman (40) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the quarterfinal playoff game against Angelo State Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Marv Kay Stadium. The Orediggers won the game 34-26.
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The Colorado School of Mines Orediggers beat the Angelo State Rams with a score of 34-26 on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 in Golden to reach NCAA Division II semifinals.
