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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Football

Rivalidad de las Montañas Rocosas: Historia del fútbol y voleibol CSU vs. CU

Rivalidad de las Montañas Rocosas: Historia del fútbol y voleibol CSU vs. CU

Ben Fairly, Reportero Deportivo October 3, 2023

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Una de las rivalidades más antiguas de los deportes universitarios regresa oficialmente esta semana cuando Colorado State...

Colorado State University football players push against Utah Tech's defense.

Rams to go for Utah sweep against USU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor October 2, 2023

There’s a lot to be excited about when looking at Colorado State football. For the first time since Mike Bobo was the head coach in 2017, the team is 2-2, and saying the team might get to the six-win...

Colorado State University football players celebrate with their fans at the end of their game against the Utah Tech University Trailblazers.

CSU’s offensive explosion dominates Utah Tech on Ag Day

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter October 1, 2023

The Aggie fans came out in their orange to support the Colorado State football team as they hosted Utah Tech for their annual Ag Day game, celebrating CSU’s rich agricultural tradition. In the first...

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 CSU's 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...

A football coach in a hoodie and a visor looks across the field, surrounded by several football players in green, white and gold uniforms. In the blurry background is a large crowd of spectators.

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

Editor's note: This story has been updated to remedy a confusion between Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. Colorado State came into Folsom Field with a chance to win, going into two overtime periods. That...

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

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. One of college sports' oldest rivalries officially returns this week as Colorado State takes on Colorado in football and volleyball. Rams...

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...

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