GOLDEN, Colo. — It's getting darker and colder but the Colorado School of Mines football team is still on the field.
Football season has ended for the majority of Division II programs across the nation — yet the Orediggers are one of eight teams still standing.
Mines, which is still undefeated on the season at 12-0 overall, is gearing up for another postseason game as the Orediggers host Central Washington in the NCAA quarterfinals at Marv Kay Stadium on Saturday at Noon (MT).
"I told the guys there's eight teams left and that's too many. We want to keep narrowing that down," head coach Pete Sterbick said after Tuesday night's practice.
"It's what we expected to do, but that doesn't mean it's not special. When you get to December and you're still playing, you know you're pretty elite."
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Sports
9NEWS+
Watch more from 9NEWS on the free 9NEWS+ app for Roku and Fire TV.
9NEWS+ has multiple live daily shows including 9NEWS Mornings, Next with Kyle Clark and 9NEWS+ Daily, an original streaming program. 9NEWS+ is where you can watch live breaking news, weather updates, and press conferences. You can also replay recent newscasts and find videos on demand of our top stories, local politics, investigations and Colorado specific features.
To download 9NEWS+ on Roku search for KUSA.
To download 9NEWS+ on Fire TV search for 9NEWS.
RELATED: Watch 9NEWS for free on ROKU, Apple TV, Fire TV
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER
Download the 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
> Top stories curated daily just for you! Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER to get can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.