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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Football

The CSU football team sings the alma mater with the CSU Marching Band, following the team's victory over Oregon State on Aug. 26, 2017. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Barnard: Resiliency makes CSU team to beat in Mountain Division

Colin Barnard September 18, 2017

Through the first four games of the 2017 college football season, the Colorado State Rams have proven they are the team to beat in the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. Disregard the...

TUSCALOOSA- Senior quarterback Nick Stevens stands in the pocket and attempts to throw the ball down field against Alabama on Saturday. (Sam MacDonald | Crimson White)

Rams bested by No. 1 Crimson Tide

Justin Michael September 16, 2017

TUSCALOOSA- In a game where Colorado State entered as nearly 30-point underdogs, the Rams went into Bryant-Denny Stadium and competed with No. 1 Alabama for four quarters, but the Crimson Tide lived up...

TUSCALOOSA- Senior wide receiver Michael Gallup breaks off the line of scrimmage during the first half. 
(Sam MacDonald | Crimson White)

Halftime update: CSU vs. No. 1 Alabama

Justin Michael September 16, 2017

Colorado State football went into Tuscaloosa, Ala. knowing that a matchup with No. 1 Alabama would likely be the toughest competition they faced all season. The Crimson Tide certainly lived up to the hype,...

The CSU Football Team runs out to the New On-campus Stadium on August 26, 2017. The Rams were welcomed to the field by a sold out crowd. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Bobo recognizes importance of competing against top talent

Justin Michael September 14, 2017

When Colorado State travels to Alabama this weekend, they will be squaring off with a team from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for the first time since 2013, when they also traveled to Tuscaloosa, Ala....

Colorado State Football Team lines up for a kick off during the third quarter of the Inaugural Game at the New On-Campus Stadium on August 26, 2017 against the OSU Beavers. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Words from the Enemy: Colorado State vs. Alabama

Colin Barnard September 14, 2017

The Colorado State football team is preparing for its toughest task of the season in traveling to Tuscaloosa to play No. 1 Alabama. Rocky Mountain Collegian sports editor Colin Barnard spoke with Matthew...

Head coach Mike Bobo puts his arm around a string of players as they stand in front of the CSU marching band after defeating ACU  38-10 Sept. 9, 2017. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Michael: Matchup with Crimson Tide offers unique chance to play without expectations

Justin Michael September 13, 2017

The Rams are coming off their second blowout victory of the season, but Colorado State football is now slated with the daunting task of squaring off with the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.  An...

DENVER- Jordan Fogal (11), Kevin Nutt Jr. (10), Jamal Hicks (7), Justin Sweet (29), and Josh Watson (55) take the field together during the second half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Jalen Hurts, Alabama present conundrum for CSU defense

Colin Barnard September 12, 2017

When the Colorado State defense takes the field against Alabama on Saturday night, they will be tasked with containing what is on paper the most talented offense they will face all season. While the...

Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo on the sidelines during the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 1, 2017 (Jack Stakebaum | Collegian).

Balancing tempo on offense key against No. 1 Alabama

Colin Barnard September 11, 2017

After defeating Abilene Christian for its second win of the season, the Colorado State football team turns its attention to the most daunting task in college football: traveling to Tuscaloosa to square...

Running Back Izzy Matthews finds the hole in the Abilene Christian Defense on Sept 8. The Rams are ahead of the Wildcats 31-10 at the end of the third. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU offense overcomes early mistakes in victory over Abilene Christian

Colin Barnard September 9, 2017

Though not entirely indicative of Colorado State's offensive dominance on Saturday afternoon, the Rams defeated Abilene Christian 38-10.  In a game where the Rams amassed 605 total yards on offense,...

Senior running back Dalyn Dawkins (1) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday's Orange Out against Abilene Christian on Sept. 9. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

Rams celebrate Ag Day with victory over Abilene Christian

Justin Michael September 9, 2017

In front of the Orange Out crowd, Colorado State football moved to 8-0 all-time in their Ag Day uniforms, handily defeating Abilene Christian 38-10 at the on-campus stadium Saturday.  Relying primarily...

Mike Bobo runs onto the field leading the team before they face off against Abilene Christian. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

PHOTOS: Colorado State vs. Abilene Christian

Colin Barnard September 9, 2017

The Colorado State football team beat Abilene Christian 38-10 on Ag Day in Fort Collins.  [new_royalslider id="632"]

Colorado State running back Izzy Matthews scores CSU's first touchdown in the new on-campus stadium. The Rams defeated Oregon State 58-27. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU offense looks to find balance with rushing attack

Justin Michael September 8, 2017

Heading into week 3 of the 2017 season, the Colorado State football team is looking to establish a more consistent run-game to match its potent passing offense.  After leaning on the arm of quarterback...

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