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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Football

Senior Quarterback Nick Stevens (7) scrambles out of the pocket looking downfield for an open receiver during the second half of the 58-27 victory over Oregon State on Aug.
 26, 2017. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Nick Stevens eyeing redemption against CU

Eddie Herz September 1, 2017

An easy interception into the hands of Colorado safety Tedric Thompson was the nail in the coffin for Colorado State quarterback Nick Stevens during the 2016 Rocky Mountain Showdown. At that point,...

CSU wide receiver Detrich Clark shakes off Oregon State outside linebacker Shermar Smith during the first game of the season. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU wide receivers looking to take conference by storm in 2017

Justin Michael September 1, 2017

Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo is well respected around the country for being one of the elite offensive minds in college football and has been for some time. Going back to his days as an offensive...

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Words from the Enemy: Rocky Mountain Showdown

Colin Barnard September 1, 2017

For the first time in a long time, expectations for both Colorado State and Colorado are high heading into the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Collegian sports editor Colin Barnard spoke with CU Independent head...

Dalyn Dawkins (1) runs toward the edge during Colorado State's victory over Oregon State. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

NFL bloodlines: For Dalyn Dawkins, football runs in the family

Eddie Herz September 1, 2017

Football is in Dalyn Dawkins’ blood. The game has been a major part of the Colorado State running back’s life since he was a child. Plenty of successful football players began playing football at...

The CU Buffs beat the CSU Rams 27-24 in overtime in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Preventing the explosive play is key in stopping CU

Colin Barnard August 31, 2017

During this year’s installment of the Rocky Mountain Showdown, Colorado State’s defense will be tasked with one of the most explosive offenses on its schedule. The Colorado Buffaloes are no stranger...

Students occupy the student section at the New On-Campus Stadium during the CSU Football game on August 26, 2017 against the Oregon Beavers. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU sells out allotment of tickets for Rocky Mountain Showdown

Colin Barnard August 31, 2017

Colorado State has officially sold out it's allotment of tickets for Friday's Rocky Mountain Showdown (Sept. 1). Of the 32, 727 total tickets sold to CSU fans, 10, 023 were purchased by students. https://twitter.com/JustinTMichael/status/903337565377355776 Total...

Jamal Hicks, #7 sophomore safery high fives a player after the game against Oregon State on 8/26/17. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Michael: Rams entering Rocky Mountain Showdown with confidence

Justin Michael August 30, 2017

Last year’s Rocky Mountain Showdown could only be described as embarrassing for Colorado State football. After getting trounced 44-7 in a game where the Rams did not record a first down until the second...

Senior wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) looks at the crowded student section before the start of the game on Aug. 26. CSU beat Oregon State 58-27. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Rams looking to prove themselves in Rocky Mountain Showdown

Colin Barnard August 29, 2017

Last year’s 44-7 debacle at the Rocky Mountain Showdown can be summed up in one word for the Colorado State football program: embarrassing. After the team’s victory over Oregon State last Saturday,...

The CSU Football team sings fightsong with the CSU Marching Band winning the game against Oregon State on 8/26/17. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

3-star North Carolina linebacker picks the Rams

Justin Michael August 29, 2017

Colorado State football picked up a verbal commitment from 3-star inside linebacker Gerald Nathan Jr. on Tuesday. Nathan is CSU’s 17th commitment of the 2018 recruiting cycle and chose the Rams over...

The CSU marching band preforms at halftime during the inaugural football game at the new on-campus stadium on August 26, 2017. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

New stadium still has kinks to work out on game day

Luke Zahlmann August 29, 2017

In front of the largest crowd for a home opener in Colorado State history, the Rams opened their new stadium in style. However, the success on the field did not match that off it as more than 37,000 fans...

Rashaad Boddie breaks a tackle during the inaugural football game at the new on-campus stadium on Aug. 26. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Depth, versatility will continue to play key role in CSU’s success

Colin Barnard August 28, 2017

While Colorado State’s starters proved their talent throughout Saturday’s 58-27 beatdown of Oregon State, the team’s depth and versatility played just as big of a factor. Especially on the offensive...

Quarterback Nick Stevens looks to throw the ball downfield during the inaugural football game at the new on-campus stadium on Aug. 26, 2017. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Michael: There is no debate on who the starting quarterback should be

Justin Michael August 26, 2017

The debate is over. Nick Stevens will be the starting quarterback for Colorado State this season, as the redshirt senior was able to silence the critics with a masterful performance in a 31 point beatdown...

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