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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Football

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 CSU's 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...

Pushing for success: CSU O-line reloaded

Pushing for success: CSU O-line reloaded

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

What might have been the biggest change in the offseason for Colorado State football came as the team reloaded their O-line. They added a lot of veteran talent to help fill the holes from last year.  One...

Colorado State University fans fly a "Tear Em Asunder" flag before the fourth quarter of the CSU football game against The University of New Mexico Lobos Nov. 25, 2022. The Rams won 17-0 in the final game of the seaon, which usually sees a small student section due to the CSU fall break. On Friday, nonstudent fans filled the student section to sit in the sun and show the Rams support from both sides of the field.

Tackling change: A new linebacker roster for the Rams

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 22, 2023

The Colorado State football team added a lot of experience and age to many of their positional groups this offseason. One of the exceptions to that is the linebacker room. The Rams lost two All-Mountain...

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

Inside the CSU football transfer portal

Damon Cook, Sports Editor July 21, 2023

Editors Note: This story has been updated and will continue to be updated to include new transfers that join CSU football after this story was published. Colorado State University football is coming...

Head to Head: Are the new football uniforms good?

Head to Head: Are the new football uniforms good?

Damon Cook, Emma Askren June 29, 2023

The Colorado State Rams announced their new uniforms June 16. While the uniforms are similar to what they donned in previous seasons, there are some differences.  https://twitter.com/CSUFootball/status/1669766796155445249?s=20 One...

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

Spring football: What to look forward to this fall

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor April 25, 2023

Spring football practices at Colorado State University are over following Saturday’s Green vs. Gold spring game. Just like last year, the team’s 15 practices culminated in a spring game in which the...

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

Rams go head-to-head for spring Green vs. Gold football game

Kaden Porter, Staff Reporter April 24, 2023

Colorado State University football returned to Canvas Stadium for their annual Green vs. Gold spring game April 22. The game saw the green team beat the gold team 34-24, wrapping up a weekend that included...

Colorado State University wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons (85) poses inside Canvas Stadium during an interview Aug. 18, 2022.

Spring football: ‘Kaizen’ principle guiding wide receiver room

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor April 18, 2023

Colorado State University football held its second of three spring scrimmages April 15. At about the halfway point, the team went through red zone plays. On one play, wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons...

Junior defensive back Brandon Guzman (16) participates in a defensive line drill April 4.

Spring football: Revamped CSU offensive line is making progress

Braidon Nourse, Sports Editor April 12, 2023

Things are looking up in the Colorado State University offensive line room. Keeping quarterback Clay Millen safe was one of the biggest problems the CSU football team encountered last season. Injuries,...

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