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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

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...

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,...

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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...

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...

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,...

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