For readers in Grand Junction, this page covers college and professional football, including game results, coaching changes, player contracts and league developments. Reporting focuses on the outcomes that define the season.
Denver East defeats Fruita Monument 31-12 as local teams wrap up their 2026 regular season football schedules.
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October 30, 2026
Eagle Valley Edges Central in Football ThrillerEagle Valley secured a narrow 13-8 victory over Central at Stocker Stadium on Thursday night.
October 30, 2026
Mavericks to Host New Mexico Highlands SaturdayColorado Mesa University faces the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys at Stocker Stadium on October 31.
October 24, 2026
Palisade Football Defeats Central 20-8The Palisade Bulldogs secured a 12-point victory over Central during a game at Stocker Stadium.
October 23, 2026
Grand Junction Tigers Shut Out Poudre 39-0The Tigers secured their fourth consecutive win with a dominant performance at home on Thursday night.
October 16, 2026
Fruita Monument Defeats Denver South 23-13The Wildcats secure a victory at Stocker Stadium behind strong play from Justice Gates and Asher Elliss.
October 15, 2026
Colorado Mesa University Defeats Chadron State 30-20The Mavericks secured a win at Stocker Stadium in October 2026 by scoring 20 unanswered points.
October 10, 2026
Grand Junction Shut Out Greeley West 38-0The Tigers secured their second consecutive shutout victory in a dominant performance at Stocker Stadium.
October 3, 2026
Hartson Shifted Positions for Colorado Mesa FootballFollowing an offseason request from coaching staff, Bronco Hartson transitioned from quarterback to running back.
October 2, 2026
Central Warriors Defeated Summit Tigers 24-12The Central Warriors secured back-to-back victories after a dominant performance against the Summit Tigers.
September 26, 2026
Fruita Monument Routed Prairie View in Recent VictoryFruita Monument secured a 42-6 win against Prairie View at Stocker Stadium.
Reporting here centers on high-profile draft picks, conference championship races, player acquisitions and the internal management of professional clubs. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. In this region, college football ties closely to state institutions, while professional football follows the national schedule. Coaching staff changes and major injuries often shift the trajectory of a season more than any other variable.
