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Jacob Morris at Colorado Mesa University
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Jacob Morris (13) scrambles out of the pocket against the Mavericks at Stocker Stadium (Oct. 25, 2025)

Skyhawks to host Grizzlies for Nike N7, revitalized Clash for Pass! series

10/31/2025 1:00:00 PM

By: Hayden Mangan, Assistant AD-Communications & Fan Engagement
Fort Lewis College vs. Adams State University
Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m. | Ray Dennison Memorial Field | Durango, Colo.
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DURANGO, Colo. – Fort Lewis football (1-7, 0-6 RMAC) is back at home on Ray Dennison Memorial Field this Saturday afternoon to host Adams State University (0-8, 0-6 RMAC) for the second-annual edition of the two programs' revitalized Clash for the Pass! rivalry series as well as its annual Nike N7 game, presented by SkyUte Resort & Casino and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
 
Nike N7
Since its creation in 2009, the Nike N7 Fund has awarded over $7.5 million in grants to 259 Native American and Aboriginal communities and organizations, reaching more than 500,000 youths. The N7 Fund supports organizations that provide sports and physical activity programming to youth in these communities. Fort Lewis College is honored to be one of just 11 institutions nationwide selected to participate in the games. At halftime, Fort Lewis will have performances on the field courtesy of Wanbli Ota, a registered student organization at Fort Lewis.
 
Clash for the Pass!
Fort Lewis and Adams State revived and rebranded their rivalry series. Dating back to 1966, the Clash for the Pass! series, formerly known as 'The Musket Game Series, ' began when the two athletic departments received the donation of a Springfield .45-70 military issue rifle, which would serve as the traveling trophy, from Mahlon "Butch" White, who was involved in the First National Bank in both Alamosa and Durango, in memory of William White. No contest was held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the series was paused before the 2021 season. Last year, the two teams revitalized the series with a new traveling trophy, dubbed the "Clash for the Pass!", in recognition of U.S. Highway 160 and Wolf Creek Pass, which connects the two towns. Fort Lewis won the inaugural contest, 27-17, last fall, but Adams State leads the overall series 37-18-1.
 
Gaining Ground
The Skyhawks are coming off a 24-14 loss on the road at Colorado Mesa University (4-4, 3-3 RMAC) as part of a six-game losing skid. Despite the unfavorable result, Fort Lewis has plenty to build on, falling in just a two-possession contest in which the Skyhawks won the turnover battle, converted on 5-of-12 (41.7 percent) third-downs, made its first fourth-down conversion of the season, and was only out-gained 346 yards to 222 yards. Jacob Morris threw for 106 yards and one touchdown, a six-yard connection to Solomon Latimer, who finished with a game-high 35 yards on four catches. FLC showed some trickery as well, utilizing a three-yard jump-pass from KB Broadus to link up with Michael Collins for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter as well. Defensively, Jake Penney was a force to be reckoned with, making a career-high 21 tackles, which stands as the second-most in program history and the second-most in DII this season.
 
Skyhawks Leaders
  • Jacob Morris (R-So., QB) (785 yards, 5 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 76-134 (56.7 percent) completions-attempts, 10.3 yards per completion, 112.1 yards per game)
  • KB Broadus (R-Jr., RB0 (232 yards, 5 touchdowns, 60 carries, 3.9 yards per carry, 29.0 yards per game)
  • Orlando Guevara (So., RB) (156 yards, 1 touchdown, 40 carries, 3.9 yards per carry, 19.5 yards per game)
  • Zachary Gaumont (Jr., WR) (296 yards, 2 touchdowns, 17 catches, 17.4 yards per catch, 37.0 yards per game)
  • Solomon Latimer (So., WR) (252 yards, 3 touchdowns, 19 catches, 13.3 yards per catch, 31.5 yards per game)
  • Jake Penney (R-Jr., ILB) (109 tackles, 7.0 tackles for 17 yards lost, 1.5 sacks for 7 yards, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass breakup)
  • Elijah Portela (R-Jr., BS) (48 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries)
 
Grizzlies on the Prowl
Adams State rides into the weekend on a 25-game losing streak dating back to Oct. 7, 2023. The Grizzlies have steadily improved in recent weeks, however, eclipsing 10 or more points in three straight games after four contests without more than a touchdown. ASU's closest game came in the season opener when Western New Mexico University (2-6, 1-5 LSC) used its home field advantage to edge out a 35-21 victory. In it's most recent outing, Adams State ran up 241 yards of total offense and two scores, a 37-yard field goal from Quinton Pacheco and a two-yard touchdown reception from Gavin Herberg to Jaysn Wade. For the season, the Grizzlies are averaging 10.5 points on 237.3 yards of offense per game against 49.5 points and 498.6 yards of offense per game from their opponents.
 
Grizzlies Leaders
  • Gavin Herberg (Gr., QB) (473 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 34-74 (46 percent) completions-attempts, 13.9 yards per completion, 78.8 passing yards per game, 311 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 59 carries, 5.3 yards per carry, 51.8 rushing yards per game)
  • Ahmare Merrida (So., RB) (198 yards, 1 touchdown, 41 carries, 4.8 yards per carry, 66 yards per game)
  • Elijah Harris III (So., RB) (159 yards, 1 touchdown, 40 carries, 4.0 yards per carry, 19.9 yards per game)
  • Blaine Peebles (Gr., WR) (157 yards, 7 catches, 22.4 yards per catch, 19.6 yards per game)
  • Devin Dawkins (Jr., WR) (141 yards, 1 touchdown, 17 catches, 8.3 yards per catch, 17.6 yards per game)
  • Mafileo Tupou (Jr., LB) (61 tackles, 3.0 tackles for 15 yards lost, 1.5 sacks for 12 yards, 2 quarterback hurries, 1 pass breakup)
  • Anthony Henry (Jr., DB) (44 tackles, 2.0 sacks for 15 yards lost, 1 forced fumble, 1 quarterback hurry)
 
Looking Ahead
Fort Lewis will make its final road trip of the 2025 campaign next weekend as the Skyhawks travel Southeast to Las Vegas, N.M., to challenge the Cowboys of New Mexico Highlands University (5-3, 3-3 RMAC) at Sanchez Family Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. The Cowboys are on the road this weekend at Colorado School of Mines (5-3, 3-3 RMAC).
 
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