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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

DENVER- Colorado State senior Evan Colorito makes a tackle on a CU player during the first quarter of action during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams lost 17-3. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU defense taking pride in its early success

Colin Barnard September 8, 2017

Contrary to popular opinion entering the 2017 football season, Colorado State’s defense, not offense, has put the Rams in a position to win each of the team’s two games this season. It is difficult...

Quarterback Nick Stevens and center Jake Bennett direct players at the line of scrimage during the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 1, 2017 (Jack Stakebaum | Collegian).

Michael: Stevens’ maturity has been key for the offense in 2017

Justin Michael September 7, 2017

Two weeks into the 2017 football season the general feeling around Colorado State is that this team is for real. Expectations were high prior to the season and they were elevated when the Rams dismantled...

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

Rams refuse to overlook FCS opponent

Colin Barnard September 7, 2017

The Colorado State football team will look to rebound from last week’s loss to Colorado with a home matchup against Abilene Christian this Saturday. As well as representing the school's heritage...

CSU players celebrate a touchdown in the 2016 edition of Ag Day. 
(Javon Harris | Collegian)

Players and coaches looking forward to annual orange out

Justin Michael September 6, 2017

When the cannon fires, smoke rises and Colorado State football exits the tunnel onto the field this Saturday, they will step out into a sea of orange. In celebration of the school’s agricultural heritage,...

Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins could have a big day against Nevada's secondary in the Arizona Bowl. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Next level Rams: Former CSU players cut over the weekend

Colin Barnard September 5, 2017

Labor Day weekend was an unfriendly one for many former Colorado State football standouts. With NFL teams announcing their initial 53-man rosters for the 2017 season, many notable former CSU players experienced...

The Colorado State football team gets hyped up in the tunnel at Mile High Stadium prior to the Rocky Mountain Showdown Kick Off. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU football secures commitment from 3-star Ohio defensive end

Justin Michael September 5, 2017

Despite losing to Colorado for the third year in a row, it was not all bad news for the Ram faithful this weekend, as CSU football picked up a commitment from St. Francis De Sales High School (Ohio) defensive...

Running back Rashaad Boddie stiff arms a CU defender during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Bobo wants to get Rashaad Boddie more involved for CSU football

Colin Barnard September 4, 2017

Through Colorado State’s first two games of the 2017 season, running back Rashaad Boddie has been one of the most effective rushers on the team. His 6.9 yards per carry are far and away the most...

DENVER - Junior Wideout Olabisi Johnson (81) reacts after an offensive pass interference call on the Rams that cost them a touchdown. CU defeated the CSU 17-3. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Michael: Poor officiating ruined Friday’s Rocky Mountain Showdown

Justin Michael September 2, 2017

[new_royalslider id="622"] During Friday night’s showdown between in-state rivals Colorado and Colorado State, two teams stepped on the field but only one was given a fair chance to win.  In...

Colorado State Defensive Lineman Jakob Buys celebrates a sank during the first quarter of action against the Colorado Buffalos during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU defense exceeding expectations through two games

Colin Barnard September 1, 2017

[new_royalslider id="622"] The Colorado State football team lost its third consecutive game to Colorado Friday night in what was a closely contested match between in-state rivals. Contrary to what CSU...

DENVER - Junior wide receiver Olabisi Johnson (81) reacts after an offensive pass interference call during Friday's Rocky Mountain Showdown.
(Javon Harris | Collegian)

Rams suffer third consecutive loss to Colorado

Justin Michael September 1, 2017

[new_royalslider id="622"] DENVER- In a game where Colorado State struggled to get anything going offensively, Colorado came out and punched their in-state rival in the mouth, defeating the Rams 17-3...

The Colorado State football team gets hyped up in the tunnel at Mile High Stadium prior to the Rocky Mountain Showdown Kick Off. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

PHOTOS: At Rocky Mountain Showdown, Rams lose 17-3

Collegian Staff September 1, 2017
DENVER – At the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown, Colorado State University was down 17-3 after the first half and throughout the third quarter against University of Colorado.
Anthony Hawkins celebrates his touchdown with Danny Nwosu. (Trevor Capozza | Collegian)

Anthony Hawkins relishing opportunity to play on defense

Colin Barnard September 1, 2017

When Anthony Hawkins came to Colorado State to play football, wide receiver was his focus. After all, the three-star recruit totaled more than 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns during his senior season while...

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