August 27th, 2026 11:05pm
DES MOINES, Iowa – South Dakota Mines Football opened the 2026 season with a historic 38-35 upset victory over Drake on Thursday night.
Drake held the Hardrockers in check early, kicking a field goal on its opening drive and forcing a South Dakota Mines punt before taking a 10-0 lead with 6:41 remaining in the first quarter.