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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Football

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Jackson Brousseau sparks CSU football, Norvell’s gamble ends in loss against UTSA

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 21, 2025

The boos started before the touchdowns. What was left of the student section after halftime had seen enough. For the second straight game, Colorado State football’s offense sputtered. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi...

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5 takeaways from CSU football’s head-turning loss against UTSA

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 21, 2025

A welcome sight for sore eyes. After waiting through the bye week to see what changed, there didn't seem to be any new answers on Colorado State football's offense. What was left of the student section...

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CSU football sets sights on season-defining game against UTSA

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 18, 2025

With a struggling start against Northern Colorado and only winning due to an incomplete call for the Bears, all eyes are on Colorado State football to see what this program can really bring to the field. Throughout...

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Inside line: Why UTSA’s defense could give CSU’s quarterbacks a get-right game

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 16, 2025

Backup Jackson Brousseau is waiting in the wings. Colorado State football head coach Jay Norvell hinted Wednesday that sophomore starter Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s job may not be secure after his struggles...

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Amid offensive concerns, CSU football’s secondary quietly transforms into strength

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Big plays can speak for themselves, but defensive production is built over time. As Colorado State football's secondary came together last spring under a fresh set of eyes, there were some big expectations...

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CSU football struggles, claims fortunate victory in final seconds over UNC

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 6, 2025

The win column went up by one, but it didn't quite have the same feeling. Colorado State football may have used one of their nine lives, winning in a controversial fashion against Northern Colorado...

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7 takeaways from CSU football’s win against UNC

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 6, 2025

Colorado State football returned to Canvas Stadium and picked up exactly what it needed: a win. The Rams extended their all-time unbeaten streak against Northern Colorado, adding another notch to a...

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Inside line: UNC strives to break centurylong curse against CSU

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 3, 2025

Since their first game in 1900, Colorado State football has consistently dominated Northern Colorado, having won every single game. But will this year be any different? To get a better perspective,...

A football player in green and gold holds up his hands in front of a sea of CSU fans while a University of Boulder walks next to him.

CSU football’s defensive line unites as season foundation builds

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

We over me. That’s been the anthem for Colorado State's 2025 football year, and as the year progresses, it’s become more deeply ingrained with each play and every minute spent on the field. After...

Colorado State University football players run off the field between plays at a spring scrimmage April 26.

Expectations remain high as CSU football looks to bounce back against UNC

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

The first step left a mark, but the second must be sharper. Colorado State football’s trip to Seattle left some room for improvement, but it also left belief in its next game against Northern Colorado....

Wide receiver Lavon Brown (82) celebrates a touchdown during a spring football scrimmage April 26.

CSU wide receivers mix big personalities with bigger goals

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 1, 2025

Not every spark shows up on the stat sheet. The Colorado State football wide receiver room is full of glimmer and habit, but in the Rams' season opener, that spark didn’t really show up on the stat...

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