No. 18 Northeastern State University visits Missouri S&T for football matchup

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

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No. 18 Northeastern State University travels to Rolla, Missouri, to face Missouri S&T on Saturday, September 5. The RiverHawks enter the contest following a 52-0 victory over Delta State in their season opener. This game marks the first road trip of the year for the RiverHawks and serves as the season opener for the Miners. Northeastern State University looks to avenge a 27-24 home loss to Missouri S&T from last season, a game decided by a walk-off 43-yard field goal. Head coach Darrin Chiaverini emphasized the need for better execution against the Miners after his team surrendered a double-digit lead in the second half of their previous meeting. A victory would move the RiverHawks to 2-0 for the first time since 2002.

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  • Northeastern State University plays its first road game of the season on September 5.
  • The RiverHawks opened their season with a 52-0 win against Delta State.
  • Missouri S&T enters the game coming off a 27-24 win against the RiverHawks last year.
  • The game is scheduled for kickoff at 6 p.m. in Rolla, Missouri.
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  • 7:51 PMYahoo SportsRiverHawks head to Rolla looking for revenge after last year's loss to Miners
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It is only the second game of the season, but Northeastern State University football has a point to prove. No. 18 NSU hits the road for the first time to take on Missouri S&T on Saturday, Sept. 5. The RiverHawks are looking for revenge after losing to the Miners at home last season. In the third quarter, the RiverHawks took a 21-10 lead before losing it and the game in the fourth quarter ...

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