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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

K.J. Carta-Samuels huddles with his offensive line before a drill at practice on August 2. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Rams’ linemen have the chance to show improvement against Arkansas

Mack Beaulieu September 7, 2018

Neither side of the ball has been pretty for Rams’ linemen this year, especially in regards to the running game. This weekend’s game against Arkansas will give them each a chance to prove how capable...

Colorado State Wide Receiver Preston Williams goes up for a catch in the end zone during the fourth quarter of play against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Canvas Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Fort Collins, CO. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Zahlmann: Preston Williams matches up favorably with star NFL wideout

Luke Zahlmann September 7, 2018

  A scattered off-field history has led to Preston Williams rolling under the radar thus far in college. With those issues behind him, Williams can now play the role of Colorado State’s next...

Bisi Johnson and Cameron Butler celebrate in the end zone following Butler's 50 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against San Jose State on Nov. 18. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

The wide receivers for CSU are dynamic and ready to contribute

Mack Beaulieu September 7, 2018

With a season in disarray, the one Colorado State constant has been bulk production from the receivers, the most consistent position in coach Mike Bobo’s tenure.  At a time when the Rams are...

Runningback Rashaad Boddieruns uo the field during the Rocky Mountain Showdown on September 1, 2017 (Jack Stakebaum | Collegian).

Suspensions lifted for CSU running backs Boddie, Kinsey Jr.

Eddie Herz September 3, 2018

The Colorado State Rams will get some help on offense as coach Mike Bobo announced Monday that running backs Rashaad Boddie and Marvin Kinsey Jr. have been lifted from their suspensions. The running backs...

CSU Football players run out of the tunnel onto Broncos stadium during the start of Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams lost to the Buffs  13-45. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

PHOTOS: CSU faces CU at the Rocky Mountain Showdown

Tony Villalobos September 1, 2018

  Collegian Photography Director Tony Villalobos May can be reached online at tvillalobosmay@collegian.com or on Twitter at @TheTonyVM.

Head CSU Football Coach Mike Bobo yells to the team during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams lost to the Buffs  13-45. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Herz: Lack of preparation evident in every phase of CSU’s game

Eddie Herz September 1, 2018

If the first two games of the season tell viewers anything, it’s that CSU has simply lacked preparation from both a playing and coaching standpoint. Coming off of last season, it seemed almost impossible...

CU Football players tackle a CSU football player during the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Aug. 31. The Rams lost to the Buffs  13-45. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

CSU loses fourth-straight Showdown, remains winless on the year

Luke Zahlmann August 31, 2018
If Colorado State drew up their worst-case scenario to begin the Rocky Mountain Showdown, it would have looked a lot like their start against the University of Colorado.
Colorado State Quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels makes a deep pass from the pocket during the fourth quarter of play against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The Rams fell to the Warriors 43-34 at Canvas Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Fort Collins, CO. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Carta-Samuels poised for the limelight after backup career with Washington

Mack Beaulieu August 31, 2018

K.J. Carta Samuels came into his first Colorado State season breaking records. Now, the graduate transfer will try and prove that four years in a power-5 program and one start has prepared him for the...

Colorado State Quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels attempt to make a pass from the pocket during the third quarter of play against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The Rams fell to the Warriors 43-34 at Canvas Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Fort Collins, CO. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Herz: Despite recording-setting performance, Carta-Samuels’ job is unsafe

Eddie Herz August 31, 2018

Defeating Hawaii last week would have done much more for the Colorado State Rams than reverse a zero in the win column. Earning a season-opening victory was obviously the most important thing for CSU...

Colorado State University head football coach Mike Bobo fields questions from the media during football media day on August 2. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Zahlmann: CSU football’s head coach has a lot riding on this showdown

Luke Zahlmann August 31, 2018

Coach Mike Bobo, going into his fourth Rocky Mountain Showdown, has a lot riding on a victory, including the perception that he is unable to compete in rivalry games. Consistent losses to the University...

Olabisi Johnson points downfield after making a reception against CU during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

CSU veterans focused on leaving a winning legacy in their final showdown

Eddie Herz August 31, 2018

There is no question that the Rocky Mountain Showdown tends to be the most important regular season game in the eyes of Colorado State fans. The significance of the game is evident throughout the locker...

Quarterback Nick Stevens (7) is hit hard while throwing the ball to running back Dalyn Dawkins (1) during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Forest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Zahlmann: The Rocky Mountain Showdown isn’t really a showdown

Luke Zahlmann August 30, 2018

The best part of the Rocky Mountain Showdown between Colorado State University and the University of Colorado is the world-class tailgating, considered the year's top collegiate event in Colorado. The...

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