Reiners faces a big uphill battle in 2012 as his guys will play their first year in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

The Yellowjackets will probably be a little undermanned, but Reiners is embracing the role of underdog.

Black Hills State kicks off the season on Sept. 8 at Idaho State. Their first home game will be two weeks later on Sept. 22 as they will host Colorado Mesa.

-Cory Coppock