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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

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CSU football braces for week 6 road clash against Oregon State

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Colorado State football has seen continued improvement each week. In week six, CSU football will face off with Oregon State, whose only loss this season came against No. 6 Oregon. On the other hand,...

A football player in a green and gold uniform walks across the field while holding the tip of the football in one hand.

Wide receiver Armani Winfield reinforces trust earned from CSU football

Damon Cook, Sports Editor October 2, 2024

As practice ended, off in the distance, the sound of the jug machine starting to whir crept over the field. Armani Winfield was ready to go to work: 30 minutes on jugs to work on his hands and ensure...

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Rocky Mountain routs Poudre in final game of 2024 Canvas Classic

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter September 28, 2024

Another year of dominance for the Rocky Mountain Lobos at the Canvas Classic. Rocky Mountain defeated Poudre in a convincing manner, taking down the Impalas in a 43-6 blowout during the second game...

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Canvas Classic starts off strong with intense Timnath, Wellington finish

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter September 27, 2024

High school football at Canvas Stadium continues to be a special time. The third annual Canvas Classic returned to Colorado State University on Friday with the Timnath Cubs and Wellington Eagles kicking...

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Gabe Kirschke returns home, steps up big for CSU football

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 24, 2024

On the field, Gabe Kirschke is the kind of guy whose motor never quits running.  By all accounts, he gives 110% effort each and every play. Off the field, teammates and coaches say Kirschke is a man...

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CSU football dominates on the ground in bounce-back win

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 21, 2024

Short-term glory, long-term worry. Colorado State football defeated UTEP 27-17 in their third-consecutive home game at Canvas Stadium. The Rams came into the matchup sporting a bruise from a lopsided...

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CSU football gears up for UTEP, looks to mend early-season misfortune

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 20, 2024

There is no amount of makeup that can cover the stye that has been the Colorado State football program through its first three weeks of the season. CSU has been outscored 97-47 in those weeks despite...

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CSU football dissolves into disaster in front of record crowd, loses to CU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

Editors Note: This post has been updated to more accurately represent the amount of Football Bowl Subdivision schools in Colorado. As the game droned on, the faces of all 40,099 people in a record-setting...

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Gallery: Aggies triumph over UNC in 1st home game of 2024 season

Samantha Nordstrom, Staff Photographer September 12, 2024

University of Colorado Boulder football coach Deion Sanders smiles at the crowd at Folsom Field before the Buffs' game against North Dakota State University Aug. 29.

Norvell vs. Sanders: Coaches’ similarities, differences mirror their schools’ rivalry

Lincoln Roch and Charlie Hewitt September 12, 2024

Leading up to last year's Rocky Mountain Showdown, talk across the nation focused on the long-standing rivalry between the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University. At center stage...

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3 great Rocky Mountain Showdown moments

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter September 12, 2024

The Rocky Mountain Showdown is one of the greatest rivalries in college football. The hate between Colorado and Colorado State is nonstop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making it one of the best atmospheres...

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