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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

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...

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

CSU begins short week of preparation before Rocky Mountain Showdown

Eddie Herz August 28, 2018

The Colorado State Rams have begun a short week of practice before facing the Colorado State Buffaloes in the 2018 Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium. Though suffering a major upset to Hawaii...

Colorado State Quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels attempts a pass as he is tackled by a Hawaii Rainbow Warrior's defender. The Rams lost 43-34 despite a last minute come back effort. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Rams late rally comes up short as they fall to Hawaii in season-opener

Eddie Herz August 25, 2018

It was too little, too late for the Colorado State Rams in their season-opener against Hawaii at Canvas Stadium on Friday evening. CSU’s late attempt at an improbable comeback came up just short as...

Defensive Linemen Ellison Hubbard chases Hawaii's Quarterback out of the pocket during the first quarter of play at Canvas Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Fort Collins, CO. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Zahlmann: The more things change for CSU, the more they stay the same

Luke Zahlmann August 25, 2018

Same story, different season for Colorado State football. The Rams possessed a defense that ranked in the bottom third for rushing and passing allowed last season, and despite the turnover of both coaching...

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CSU safety Jamal Hicks has emerged on and off the field since his injury

Eddie Herz August 24, 2018

The current motto for junior safety Jamal Hicks, who is healthy and ready to contribute in the secondary again, is to pick up where he left off.  Hicks broke his right arm in the first quarter of a late-October...

A football-field sized American flag is unfurled before the start of Colorado State University's first football game of the season against Oregon State, on Saturday, August 26th. Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian

CSU’s latest walk ons: A labor of love for the game

Mack Beaulieu August 24, 2018

Listening to the latest players to receive a walk-on scholarship for Colorado State University, it becomes clear the values coaches want in a walk-on are in offensive lineman Barry Wesley and kick returner...

Colorado State Running Back Izzy Matthews makes a dive into the end zone during the second quarter of action on Nov. 4 against the University of Wyoming. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian

Zahlmann: A slight improvement awaits, but next year will show greatest growth

Luke Zahlmann August 24, 2018

Average has been the tale, but a step forward awaits for Colorado State football.  Outside of their opening weekend against the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii, the Rams will face a gauntlet of Colorado in...

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