Dickinson State University Athletics

Dickinson State University to host Rocky Mountain College Battlin’ Bears in Frontier Conference battle

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The Dickinson State University Blue Hawks football team will host the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears on Saturday, October 1st, 2023, at 1:00 PM MST. The game will be held at the Biesiot Activities Center in Dickinson, North Dakota. This will be the first meeting between the two schools since 2019.

Battlin' Bears, Blue Hawks football history

In their previous meeting, Rocky Mountain College defeated Dickinson State 42-21. The Battlin' Bears are currently ranked 22nd in the NAIA Football Coaches' Poll, while the Blue Hawks are receiving votes.

Dickinson State is coming off a 35-14 victory over Montana State University-Northern on September 24th. The Blue Hawks are now 3-2 on the season, with their only losses coming against ranked opponents.

Rocky Mountain College is also 3-2 on the season, with their only losses coming against Carroll College and Montana State University-Bozeman. The Battlin' Bears are led by quarterback Nate Dick, who has thrown for 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.

Frontier Conference opponent preview

The Frontier Conference is a 12-team conference that includes schools from Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The conference has been won by Carroll College for the past three seasons.

Saturday's game will be a key matchup in the Frontier Conference standings. Both teams are 3-0 in conference play, and the winner will have a leg up in the race for the conference championship.

Tickets for the game are available at the gate or online at www.dsubluehawks.com.

Conclusion

The Dickinson State University Blue Hawks football team will host the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears on Saturday, October 1st, 2023, at 1:00 PM MST. The game will be held at the Biesiot Activities Center in Dickinson, North Dakota. This will be the first meeting between the two schools since 2019.

The game will be a key matchup in the Frontier Conference standings. Both teams are 3-0 in conference play, and the winner will have a leg up in the race for the conference championship.