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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Colorado State University football players run onto the field to start a spring football scrimmage April 26.

CSU football preview 2025: Rams aim for impactful last season in Mountain West

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor August 18, 2025

And so the final chapter begins.  As this will be the final season Colorado State football competes in the Mountain West before moving to the Pac-12, 2025 marks the Rams’ last chance to make a statement...

Colorado State players embrace each other after an early goal from sophomore Kaja Dionne during their home opener against Utah Tech Aug. 14. CSU won 2-1.

CSU soccer picks up win in season opener against Utah Tech

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter August 15, 2025

Colorado State soccer claimed victory in a close game in its season opener against Utah Tech Thursday. The Rams won 2-1 after the Trailblazers almost clawed their way back in the final 10 minutes. Gray...

Hannah Ronsiek shoots and scores during the second half of the Colorado State University basketball game against Utah State University Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54.

5 CSU athletes poised for breakout years in 2025

John Vu, Staff Reporter July 25, 2025

As Colorado State heads into its last year in the Mountain West conference, athletics looks to replicate one of their most successful years in recent memory. In 2024-25, the Rams ended the year with multiple...

Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers

Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor July 18, 2025

Just weeks before Colorado State football is set to play its season opener Aug. 30 against Washington, defensive line coach Chuka Ndulue is set to return and coach for the Los Angeles Chargers — according...

Colorado State University linebacker Owen Long (40) finishes a play during a spring football scrimmage April 26.

Discipline, attention sets up CSU linebacker Owen Long for success on field, in life

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 30, 2025

Coachability is a valuable skill in every aspect of life. The ambition to learn and the ability to mindfully listen comes naturally to Colorado State football linebacker Owen Long. At only 19 years...

Colorado State University football players Dom Jones (7) and Tory Horton (14) knock helmets in between plays.

NFL Draft recap: Next chapters for Tory Horton, former CSU football players

John Vu, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday, with former Colorado State football players Tory Horton, Dom Jones and Drew Moss finding their new homes. Going into the draft, wide receiver Horton was the only...

A volleyball player in white and blue hits a volleyball.

New voice for CSU volleyball: Maria Brun sets tone for 2025 fall season

John Vu, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

After a season ending with a Mountain West Championship, the Colorado State Rams are aiming to replicate their success. However, the roster looks significantly different going into the fall, with notable...

A football player in a bright orange uniform runs with a football while surrounded by football players in white uniforms.

Breaking: Tory Horton drafted by Seattle Seahawks in 5th round

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 26, 2025

Ram fans knew Tory Horton as nothing less than a relentless grinder, always putting in the work. And now, as he steps into the NFL, fans can expect more of the same. Only this time, he will be spending...

Maria Brun (26) spikes the ball in Colorado State University volleyball's last home spring game against the University of Colorado Boulder April 19. CSU won 3-1.

Spring season ends as CSU volleyball steps into new era

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 22, 2025

In volleyball, a loss only takes two points. Those two points against Texas A&M led to the end of Colorado State volleyball’s 2024 season, and the completion of the year came with the departure...

A group of football players in green and gold uniforms walk off of the football field

Where the Rams are projected to land in 2025 NFL draft

Aron Medrano, Staff Reporter April 21, 2025

With the NFL draft less than a week away, Colorado State appears to have several potential NFL picks in the near future. These prospects include — but are not limited to — Tory Horton, Jack Howell,...

A volleyball player in white and blue jumps up above the net to hit a volleyball. On the other side of the net, a player in black and red tries to block the hit.

CSU volleyball announces 2025 Mountain West schedule

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

Colorado State volleyball has released its schedule for the Mountain West conference portion of the season — the Rams' final time in the conference before joining the Pac-12 in 2026. The full fall...

Tory Horton closes collegiate chapter with strong pro day performance

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 5, 2025

Perseverance: a typical word in sports but almost an understatement for Tory Horton’s career. The wide receiver chose to forgo the NFL draft after the 2023 season, staying with Colorado State football...

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