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CSU football fails to meet expectations, loses to Fresno State in biggest game of season

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 24, 2024

FRESNO, Calif. - Hey, Nevada, Colorado State football has a favor to ask.  Just about everything went wrong for CSU in its chase for the Mountain West title. With the 28-22 loss to Fresno State, the...

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CSU football chases history behind offensive renovations

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

When Fort Air Raid was abandoned, the success of Colorado State football became the ultimate paradox. Championed by coach Jay Norvell, CSU looked poised to be the gunslinging team everyone grew accustomed...

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Gallery: CSU football brings Bronze Boot home

Ava Puglisi, Staff Photographer November 18, 2024

A player in a green and gold uniform dives into the endzone

Nourishing playoff hopes: CSU football confiscates Bronze Boot from Wyoming

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 16, 2024

In 1899, the Colorado Agricultural College Aggies walked off a live football field with unfinished business. On Friday, Colorado State football rejoiced, Bronze Boot in hand, on the logo in Canvas Stadium....

The Bronze Boot trophy sits on a table on the Colorado State sideline  before the Colorado State - Wyoming Border War football game Nov. 6 The Boot stayed in Fort Collins last year following the 34-24 win by Colorado State in the truncated COVID season (which would be Colorado State’s only win that year). The result of 2021’s matchup was the polar opposite, a 31-17 trouncing of the Rams by the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie.

Breaking: CSU, Wyoming to extend Border War 8 more years after Rams move to Pac-12

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

The Border War will be guaranteed eight future matchups after Colorado State moves to the Pac-12 in 2026.  The series will start in 2028 and run through 2035. All of the even year seasons will be played...

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Bruiser bros: Buom Jock ascends to excellence alongside Chase Wilson

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

Although Buom Jock said him and Chase Wilson have yet to establish a nickname, they're certainly deserving of one. The dynamic duo has been one of the defining factors that has allowed the Colorado...

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CSU football aspires to add hardware with victory over Wyoming

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

Every game counts, but the Border War is worth more than most. For Colorado State football, the game against Wyoming is more than just another matchup: It’s another chance to redefine the team. After...

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Cook: CSU football was always going to go bowling; it’s stupid to think otherwise

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. To become prisoner of a moment often...

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CSU football achieves bowl eligibility with win over Nevada

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 2, 2024

RENO, Nev. - To believe a thing is possible is to make it so. That’s been Colorado State football’s mentality this season, and it’s why the Rams are heading to a bowl game for the first time since...

An illustration of Cam the Ram in a scary Pennywise costume. he has long, red claws, and to the left of the drawing is the word "Cam" written in blood.

Seriously: Killer Rams are rampaging Mountain West

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s sports section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s...

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Chasing Sunday dreams: Jacob Gardner stars as MOB leader

Damon Cook, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

MOB rule has taken over Colorado State football games, and at the center of it all is Jacob Gardner. MOB — meaning "made of brothers" — has been the CSU offensive line's self-proclaimed nickname....

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CSU football eyes final strike against Nevada for bowl eligibility

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

The season began the usual way for Colorado State football. Now CSU heads into week 10 with a new energy: a perfect record in Mountain West play. The Rams’ 3-0 conference start is one of the strongest...

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