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Viewed from behind, Colorado State University player in green, gold and white uniform sits on the sideline bench with other players during a game.

CSU football prepares for Texas-sized test on opening weekend

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

Colorado State football is heading into its most anticipated season yet under coach Jay Norvell's leadership. CSU is looked at by many people as a team that should make a bowl game this year. Week one...

A CSU football player wearing a white jersey with the number 77 stands in a two point stance at right tackle prior the the ball being snapped.

Continuity has CSU O-line primed for success

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

A year ago, I stood on the 30-yard line after practice and asked Colorado State football offensive line coach Bill Best about his unit leading the nation in sacks. He confidently replied that his unit...

A soccer player tries to kick the ball while another player from the other team defends her.

CSU soccer opens perfect in inaugural match on new field

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 25, 2024

From boot to dome and in. The Avery Vander Ven to Liv Stutzman, connection was alive and well in Colorado State soccer’s 1-0 victory over California Baptist. The Rams offense came out of the gate...

Forward Sofia Coulombe (10) dribbles down the field with a Metro State player on her heels.

CSU soccer grabs 1st win of season

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter August 23, 2024

Colorado State soccer beat Northern Colorado to grab its first win of the season.   The Rams won the game 3-0, going 1-1-1 to start the season. CSU struggled to find the net in the first half, having...

A Colorado State University football player dressed in green and gold walks toward the left side of the field carrying his helmet.

Special players could usher in promising season for CSU football

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 23, 2024

The hopes and dreams of Colorado State football may not imminently lie within Jordan Noyes and Paddy Turner, but as the season stretches on, CSU may find itself in a situation where it does. Fret not —...

Courtesy of CSU Athletics | Olivia Allen

CSU cross country retains leaders, chemistry

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 19, 2024

Good things come in pairs.  Colorado State cross country was unexpectedly graced with the return of two top runners for the 2024 season. Coach Kelly Hart received news from all-conference runners Quinn...

Janay DeLoach wears the official Olympic Opening Ceremonies attire while speaking in Old Town. (Erik Petrovich | Collegian)

Rams to pros: Where are they now?

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter August 19, 2024

Colorado State athletes have always prided themselves on being hardworking, dedicated individuals. Some Rams have been able to take this dedication to the next level. The Rams named on this list are...

A large group of volleyball players stands in a clumped circle with their hands held up in the center.

‘Champions bring championships’: CSU volleyball looks to finish what was left undone

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 16, 2024

Like a pie in a windowsill, the Mountain West trophy sat in the open with Colorado State volleyball slowly drifting toward it. Unfortunately for the Rams, that window was slammed shut just before they...

Seven soccer players stand in a group on the field, some hugging.

Leadership on, off the field: CSU soccer looks to establish culture in new home

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 16, 2024

Team cohesion is everything. Colorado State’s women’s soccer continues to create a tight-knit team for the start of the 2024 season. After making big strides last year, it looks like development...

Volleyball players stand next to each other on the side of the court, cheering on their out-of-frame teammates.

CSU volleyball preview 2024: Players, matches of note

Will Engle, Sports Copy Editor August 10, 2024

Getting off on the right foot as a new coach is certainly no easy task, especially with the ever-looming shadow of the illustrious 26-year career of coach Tom Hilbert there to set the bar high.  Coach...

One soccer player dribbles across the field while another tries to steal the ball.

CSU soccer preview 2024: Schedule, insights, players

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 10, 2024

Time to run it back. Colorado State soccer has a chance to follow up a historic previous season coming into 2024. After appearing in their first-ever Mountain West Conference championship, the Rams...

Two lines of football players face each other while crouched down, one holding a football against the ground.

CSU football preview 2024: Schedule, players, insights

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor August 10, 2024

Colorado State's key pieces could finally click this year. The Rams’ 2023 season resulted in an overall standing of 5-7 — a subpar record in simple terms. However, the real story was a team with three...

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