SD Mines-NM Highlands photos by Richard Anderson

Mines defensive back Kaleb Tischler, 29, defensive lineman Caleb Franklin (center) and defensive back Casey Knutsen gang up to tackle New Mexico Highlands quarterback Ezekiel Payne Saturday during the Hardrockers Homecoming game at O'Harra Stadium. The Hardrockers moved to 2-0 in the RMAC with a 41-27 win.

Offensive sophomore lineman Grant Brehmer blocks against New Mexico Highlands Saturday during the Hardrockers Homecoming game at O'Harra Stadium.

Mines sophomore quarterback Jayden Johannsen backs his way into the end zone Saturday during the Hardrockers Homecoming game at O'Harra Stadium.

Mines defensive end/linebacker Kiyante Christian (49) tries to get the crowd fired up Saturday during the Hardrockers Homecoming game at O'Harra Stadium.

Defensive lineman Caleb Franklin chases the New Mexico quarterback Saturday during the Hardrockers Homecoming at O'Harra Stadium.

The Mines bench, including assistant coach Austin Stephens, watch Hardrocker quarterback Jayden Johannsen run Saturday during the Hardrockers Homecoming game at O'Harra Stadium.

The SD Mines freshmen ran a lap around O'Harra Stadium Saturday before forming an M at halftime of the Hardrocker Homecoming game at O'Harra Stadium