Colorado State University defensive back Isaiah Essissima jumps and waves his arms to hype up the crowd during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium Sept. 7.

Colorado State University cheerleaders Bridget Hauger and Natalia Rodriguez support Avery Echols during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University linebacker Chase Wilson signals to a teammate during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University first-year cheerleader Evelyn Waage flips in the air during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University students wearing bright orange fill the student section and cheer on the football team during the first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University wide receiver Tory Horton prepares to catch the football during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

The Colorado State University football team faces off against the University of Northern Colorado in CSU’s first football game of the season at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University graduate Jasmine Retland sings the national anthem in front of a sold-out stadium at the start of the CSU football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University defensive back Isaiah Essissima jumps and waves his arms to hype up the crowd during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

The student section celebrates after the Colorado State University football team scores a touchdown during their first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University wide receiver Jamari Person watches the ball during the CSU football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

The Colorado State University Marching Band performs during halftime at the CSU football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University tight end Vince Brown II and offensive lineman Saveyon Henderson play defensively during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Saveyon Henderson during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University wide receiver Caleb Goodie protects the football against opposing players during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.

Colorado State University wide receiver Tory Horton runs with the football to score a touchdown during the football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins Sept. 7.