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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Football

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell yells to players during practice April 4, 2023. Norvell is the 24th head football coach at CSU and previously led the University of Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017-21. The 2025 season will be Norvell's fourth leading the Rams.

2025 CSU football transfer portal tracker

Damon Cook and Michael Hovey December 1, 2024

With the transfer portal now open in college football, new names will find new places. Here is a comprehensive list that will be updated as players transfer in and out of the Colorado State football program. Transferring...

A large group of football players and coaches in white and green Colorado State uniforms pose for a photo.

CSU football mounts 4th-quarter comeback to best Utah State, ending regular season in storytelling fashion

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 29, 2024

Dane Olson held the front lines down until the cavalry could arrive. When they finally did, magic followed. In a 42-37, 17-point fourth quarter comeback win over Utah State, Olson made plays over and...

a player in green and gold pushes a player in a white, brown and yellow uniform on the football field

CSU football eyes redemption, senior honor in Utah State showdown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 28, 2024

On Friday, Colorado State football has the opportunity to close out its regular season with another milestone: an 8-4 record and a chance, however slim, to compete for the Mountain West 2024 Old Trapper...

A man in a gray hoodie wearing a headset shouts and points at football players in white and green.

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...

A football player in a green and gold uniform jumps and catches a football on the football field

CSU football chases history behind offensive renovations

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 21, 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...

A football player in a green and gold uniform jumps and catches a football on the football field

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...

A football player in white and green runs while cheering.

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...

Player in green jersey kicking a ball.

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...

A crowd of students in green. Some of them look pensive or nervous.

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...

A football team bowing their heads

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...

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