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Cooper Payne (35) makes a 74-yard return on a missed field goal against the Mavericks on Ray Dennison Memorial Field (Nov. 7, 2026)

Skyhawks, Grizzlies meet for third-annual Clash for the Pass to cap 2026 campaign

11/13/2026 10:00:00 AM

By: Hayden Mangan, Assistant AD-Communications & Fan Engagement
DURANGO, Colo. – Fort Lewis football (2-7, 1-7 RMAC) looks to retain the traveling trophy for a third straight year as the Skyhawks head next door to Alamosa, Colorado, to face the Adams State University Grizzlies (0-10, 0-8 RMAC) in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) contest and the annual Clash for the Pass rivalry game at Rex Stadium in the final game of 2026.
 
Game Details
Fort Lewis (2-7, 1-7 RMAC) at Adams State (0-10, 0-8 RMAC)
Saturday, Nov. 14, 3 p.m.
Alamosa, Colo. – Rex Stadium
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Rivalry Revitalized
Fort Lewis and Adams State will meet for the third Clash for the Pass rivalry game, a revamped tradition of the two teams' previous Musket Game series. The Skyhawks have won each of the first two contests. Previously, the two sides exchanged a Springfield .45-70 military-issue rifle as the traveling trophy, which was donated to the two athletic departments by Mahlon "Butch" White, who was involved in the First National Banks in both Alamosa and Durango, in memory of William White. Adams State led the series 36-17-1, which spanned from 1966 to 2019.
 
Last Time Out
The Skyhawks will look to cap the season on a high note after conceding a 30-13 loss to Colorado Mesa University (6-4, 5-3 RMAC) in its home finale last Saturday (Nov. 7). Jacob Morris was 24-for-34 (70.5 percent) from the pocket for 202 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, and ran for another 16 yards to account for 218 of Fort Lewis' 233 total yards (93.6 percent). Solomon Latimer caught a two-yard touchdown pass, and Baylor Seabolt scored a two-yard rushing touchdown. Trenton Sullivan made a game-high nine tackles, Michael Delap blocked a field goal, and Samuel Ballas forced a fumble.
 
History with Adams State
The Grizzlies lead the Skyhawks 42-20-1 all-time dating back to Oct. 19, 1963, and hold a 26-8 edge on home turf in Alamosa. Fort Lewis heads into Saturday with a two-game winning streak over Adams State, having won 44-24 last year in Durango (Nov. 1) and 27-17 two years ago in Alamosa (Nov. 2). ASU does, however, hold a 3-2 lead in the last five meetings at Rex Stadium.
 
Into the Grizzlies Den
Adams State will likely play with a chip on its shoulder on Saturday after suffering a narrow 42-34 loss last weekend (Nov. 7) at New Mexico Highlands University (4-6, 2-6 RMAC), and with hopes to cap the season with a win. In addition, second-year head coach Levi Gallas, a 2010 graduate and former All-RMAC honoree for Adams State, is also searching for his first win leading his former team.
 
Junior quarterback Frank Arcuri leads the Grizzlies under center and, among the three quarterbacks to see action, has made 65 completions in 123 attempts (52.9 percent) for 730 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions this season. Freshman gunslinger Khalil Abdul-Aziz has added another 59 completions in 11 attempts (53.2 percent) for 500 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions.
 
Tight end Kayden LaFramboise, a sophomore out of Gillette, Wyo., leads all Grizzlies with 367 yards on 35 catches for 10.49 yards per catch and 40.78 yards per game. LaFramboise is tied with fifth-year senior wide receiver Max Minor, with three touchdowns each, and Minor has made 12 catches for 160 yards. On the ground, Arcuri has scrambled for a team second-best 228 yards and six touchdowns on 50 carries behind senior running back Andre Branch and his 131 attempts for 746 yards and six touchdowns.
 
Defensively, senior linebacker Zachary Ray spearheads the team with 56 tackles this year, including three tackles for loss. Sophomore linebacker Blake George is the turnover leader, forcing three fumbles and blocking one kick while also making 45 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks. In addition, three different Grizzlies have made an interception this season.
 
End of the Line
Following Saturday's contest, Fort Lewis will turn its attention to National Signing Day and spring camp in preparations for the 2027 campaign.
 
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