CASPER, Wyo. - Northwest bull rider and reigning Ozark Region champion Dakota Smith was the lone Ranger participant in the opening day of the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo on Sunday.

Smith was one of 35 bull riders to compete on Sunday afternoon, but he received no score for his ride. Only six participants received a score, led by Eli Higa of Mid-Plains Community College.

Smith will receive another chance in Monday morning's slack round, which will also feature Northwest steer wrestlers Christian Cagle and Will Collier. The trio is also slated to compete again in Tuesday morning's slack round, while Cagle is also scheduled for Tuesday evening's performance round at 8 P.M. Central.

Full CNFR results will be posted daily here.