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Members of the Colorado State and Middle Tennessee Football teams line up for a snap during their game Sept. 10.

Ag Day preview: 2-2 in Rams’ sight for first time since 2017

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 28, 2023

The Rams looked deja vu in the face Saturday night. The defense took the field, the opponent was pinned inside the 20-yard line and there were under two minutes left on the clock.  A 0-3 start for...

Air raid cleared for takeoff in CSUs victory over MTSU

Air raid cleared for takeoff in CSU’s victory over MTSU

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 23, 2023

For the second week in a row, the fate of Ram Nation rested in the hands of the defense.  Maybe a sense of deja vu, Paddy Turner once again pinned the opponent inside the 20, and out came the the CSU...

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow runs through a gap in the Wyoming defense Nov 12

Thunder and lighting: Rams 1-2 duo in the backfield

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 21, 2023

Editors note: The language of the headline has been updated to better express the sensitivity around Avery Morrow's pending legal proceedings. In a world where quarterbacks and passing yards are all...

Colorado State University defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) has been the target of many death threats after his hit against Travis Hunter Sept. 16.

Sanders, Norvell condemn death threats to Henry Blackburn

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 20, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 16, Colorado State's safety Henry Blackburn was flagged for a late hit personal foul on Colorado cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter. In his Monday press conference, Rams head...

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell motivates his team before the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against the University of Colorado Boulder at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

Moving forward: Rams look to notch first win against MTSU

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 20, 2023

Editors Note: This story has been updated to clarify Mohamed Kamara will be suspended the first half of the game against Middle Tennessee Coming off a heart-wrenching defeat, Colorado State football...

University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes player  Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) jumps for an interception during the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State University Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

CU hangs on in double OT to best CSU

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 17, 2023

Editors Note: This story has been updated to reflect a confusion between Shedeur and Shilo Sanders.   Colorado State came into Folsom Field with a chance to win, going into two overtime...

Why CSU produces better NFL talent than CU

Why CSU produces better NFL talent than CU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

A rivalry as old as time, the Rocky Mountain Showdown has truly been one of the driving forces in the divide between Colorado State and Colorado.  With everything from stolen flags to poisoned bulldogs,...

Rivalry in the Rockies: History of CSU vs. CU football, volleyball

Rivalry in the Rockies: History of CSU vs. CU football, volleyball

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

One of college sports' oldest rivalries officially returns this week as Colorado State takes on Colorado in football and volleyball. Rams football will battle for the Centennial Cup in the Rocky Mountain...

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Showdown says goodbye to 2 decades of Mile High

Ayla Sanchez, News Editor September 13, 2023

With rivalries that run old and deep, traditions are expected, including where an iconic game like the Rocky Mountain Showdown will be played.  For two decades, Colorado State University and the University...

Throw down at the showdown: A preview of what to expect

Throw down at the showdown: A preview of what to expect

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 13, 2023

The 92nd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown is set for kickoff on what will probably be the most viewed meeting between Colorado State and Colorado in the history of the rivalry.  Part of the reason...

Colorado State University running back Kobe Johnson (0) ran the full field for a punt return and CSUs first touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Rams show promise despite blowout in home football opener

Damon Cook , Sports Editor September 2, 2023

The fans inside Canvas Stadium weren't the only ones roasting as Colorado State kicked off its home opener in the hottest recorded start in history, which clocked in at 90 degrees. Washington State took...

The Colorado State University football team plays against each other during the Green vs. Gold spring game in Canvas Stadium April 22.

CSU football looks to start fresh against Washington State

Damon Cook , Sports Editor August 30, 2023

There’s no denying Jay Norvell's inaugural season as head coach didn’t go the way most fans — or even Norvell himself — hoped for.  On Sept. 2 Colorado State will get a rematch when they play...

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