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Live updates: CSU football takes on Washington State Cougars

Sophie Webb and Michael Hovey

September 27, 2025

Collegian | Cait Mckinzie

Colorado State University quarterback Jackson Brousseau (7) winds up to throw during CSU’s game against Washington State University Sept. 27. Halftime score was 3-20 WSU.

Colorado State football embarks on its first game starring the new starting quarterback, Jackson Brousseau.

After a slow start to UTSA, the Rams are looking to redeem themselves and have the opportunity to do so as Washington State has weaknesses that can be exploited. The Cougars will also be testing out a new quarterback with Zevi Eckhaus.

After head coach Jay Norvell benched Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, it leaves fans with a sense of hope for a new era for the Rams. But will CSU and Brousseau rise to the challenge?

This is the Rams’ first game of the season playing a future Pac-12 opponent, giving the Ramily a glimpse of what’s to come.

Check back here and @michaelfhovey on X for live updates , along with a postgame recap on collegian.com.

Check for Updates

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 8:56 pm

CSU takes another hard loss, 20-3

End of Fourth Quarter/Game: Colorado State 3, Washington State 20

WSU comes out victorious after a disappointing performance from the Rams. CSU scored on its first possession, but that would go on to be its only points of the evening.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 8:38 pm

Jacob Ellis is down, the Rams may have lost another

Fourth Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 20

In an attempt to stop an Eckhaus QB keeper, Jacob Ellis was unable to complete a tackle and, in the process, landed awkwardly. Ellis was attended to on the field for several minutes before being assisted into the tunnel.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 8:07 pm

CSU stays behind going into the fourth

End of Third Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 20

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 7:37 pm

CSU might have lost Tanner Morley

Third Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 20

Tanner Morley was down on the ground in the middle of the field and had to be helped off the field with the support of two trainers. He’s barely putting pressure on the ground as he heads into the tent.

–Michael Hovey @michaelfhovey

UPDATE: Morley was seen being assisted by two trainers into the tunnel, not a good situation for the O-line.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 7:07 pm

End of first half, WSU leads

End of Second Quarter/First Half: Colorado State 3, Washington State 20

CSU scrambles to get some points back before moving onto the second half. But the field goal attempt from Hankins strayed too far right, sending the Rams into halftime with low spirits.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 6:59 pm

WSU widens the gap, scoring yet another touchdown

Second Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 20

Running uncovered, Ademola Faleye scored another touchdown for the Cougars with a little over a minute to go.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 6:16 pm

WSU pushes forward with 21-yard field goal

Second Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 13

After Leo Pulalasi set the WSU’s for success with a 45-yard run, CSU prevented the Cougars prevented WSU from getting another touchdown. WSU decided to go for the field goal and through Stevens, the Cougars lead by 10.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 6:08 pm

Jack Stevens scores field goal for WSU

First Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 10

The Cougars looked to be going for the touchdown, but after a false start on fourth down, they settled for a 37-yard field goal from Jack Stevens. Joe tightened up his coverage on another deep pass attempt.

WSU looks to be sticking to its air raid.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 5:52 pm

WSU scores first touchdown of the game

First Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 7

Despite CSU coming out with a field goal, Eckhaus was quick to rebuttal by throwing to Jeremiah Noga, who then scored a 35-yard touchdown. Noga outran CSU’s Lemondre Joe in that play, securing the run.

Updated

Sep 27, 2025, 5:45 pm

Field goal scored by Isaiah Hankins

First Quarter: Colorado State 3, Washington State 0

The Rams got the first points on the board thanks to Isaiah Hankins with a 50-yard field goal at 11:32.

About the Contributors

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor

Sophie Webb is returning as the sports editor for The Collegian, expanding her love of journalism beyond the classroom. Writing has always fascinated Webb, who has been writing short stories since third grade. In high school, she decided to try her hand at journalism. Soon after discovering her passion for journalism, she began working for The Collegian while in high school, and after her first semester of college, she was named sports editor. This year, Webb aims to push herself out of her comfort zone and consistently expand the sports desk, whether that involves helping writers discover their place within the field or collaborating with other departments to increase the quality of content and level of engagement. The Collegian has not only allowed her the opportunity to further her writing and leadership skills but has also given her a second home in the newsroom. Walking in every day confirms she made the right choice in following her passion. Webb knows she can make an impact through her writing, which is why she plans on becoming a full-time journalist post-graduation and, for her next three years at Colorado State University, honing her craft. If not writing or taking photos, Webb can be found hiking, listening to music or traveling to her next country.

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor

The best experiences come unexpectedly. For Michael Hovey, that idea manifested in the form of a sports editor role for The Collegian last year. As a returning editor in 2025-26, he’s set his sights on supporting his team and trying not to think about leaving all the amazing people he’s met. As a storyteller, Hovey wants to dig a little deeper and possibly uncover something worth reading. With the help of his co-editor, Sophie Webb, and the rest of The Collegian, Hovey hopes to expand the sports desk’s multimedia presence. He understands the role of a journalist has evolved, and he aims to help set up his peers for success. In reality, though, he never expected to be here. Hovey valued stability when he picked a business degree with a concentration in marketing, but telling human stories was really his intention. He stumbled upon The Collegian at the recommendation of his girlfriend, and he’s extremely fortunate for that. Through sports, his passion for creation has grown, and his knack for going a step further past the box score has improved. He knew from a young age he wouldn’t make it far as an athlete, but Hovey’s learned how to immerse himself in the storylines that come with each game and each person. In his time away from his jobs and school, he’ll be soaking up every moment in his final year of college, spending time with the people he cares about and sharing meals as often as he can.

Cait Mckinzie, Photo Director

Cait Mckinzie is a third-year student double majoring in art and journalism and media communication. She is the returning photo director for the 2025-26 school year. As an out-of-state student from Renton, Washington, there wasn’t much in Fort Collins Mckinzie was familiar with when she first started at Colorado State University. But in high school, she was the co-head of visuals for her school newspaper, so she applied to The Collegian as a photographer during her first year to get back into a similar environment. At the end of her year as a freelancer, she was trained by Milo Gladstein and Garrett Mogel, her photo directors, to take over Gladstein’s position when he graduated. She attributes most of her photojournalistic experience — and some of her sense of humor — to them. Most of Mckinzie’s photography experience, though, comes from her grandfather. A photographer for most of his life, he gifted Mckinzie her first camera in her junior year of high school and taught her how to use it. With his guidance, she improved her skills during high school enough to get her to The Collegian, a paper that now takes up a large amount of her time. Mckinzie is excited for another year at The Collegian and aims to make her photo desk one Gladstein and Mogel would be proud of.

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Live updates: CSU football takes on Washington State Cougars

CSU takes another hard loss, 20-3

Jacob Ellis is down, the Rams may have lost another

CSU stays behind going into the fourth

CSU might have lost Tanner Morley

End of first half, WSU leads

WSU widens the gap, scoring yet another touchdown

WSU pushes forward with 21-yard field goal

Jack Stevens scores field goal for WSU

WSU scores first touchdown of the game

Field goal scored by Isaiah Hankins

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