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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Colorado State University No.14, Tory Horton runs alongside a San Diego State University player at the military appreciation game against San Diego State University, CSU won 22-19.

Tory Horton returns for one more year in green and gold

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 24, 2023

"I'm back," Colorado State's star wide receiver Tory Horton announced via social media on Dec. 17. After mulling on whether, or not to enter the draft, Ram fans can expect to see No. 14 in green and...

Colorado State University head football coach Jay Norvell during practice April 4. Norvell is the 24th head football coach at CSU and previously led the University of Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017-2021.

CSU football signing day tracker

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 20, 2023

Dec. 20 mark national signing day for football. As athletes put pen to paper to commit to playing for higher institutions, heres a list that will be updated throughout athletes announcing their intentions...

Sophomore Kate Yoshimoto (18) and senior Ruby Kayser (49) stand ready to return a serve for Colorado State University Women's Volleyball team during a match against Colorado Boulder Sept. 15.

Charity on the court: Ruby Kayser, Kate Yoshimoto ace suicide prevention efforts

Will Engle, Staff Reporter December 12, 2023

Late the night before Paddy Turner was scheduled to meet with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County to discuss his ongoing $20 for 20 Initiative, he received a text from Ruby Kayser asking...

Radka Buzkova lands after a serve in a doubles match against University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Laramie, Wyoming, April 8. The Rams lost 4-3.

Radka Buzkova fosters teamwork in individual sport

Liv Sewell, Sports Reporter December 5, 2023

Teamwork lies in unlikely places. One example is the Division I tennis team on Colorado State’s campus, led by coach Mai-Ly Tran. Tennis, a sport played one-on-one or two-on-two, is not the first...

Junior Peyton Burcar walks off of the field with a grin on his face after his team wins state champions. (Columbine wins 28-14)

Columbine football ends Cherry Creek’s 5A state title streak

Will Engle, Staff Reporter December 2, 2023

In order to establish themselves as the best of the best, a football team needs high-level execution on offense, defense, and special teams.  Lucky for Columbine high school, they have all of that...

Despite the loss, the Colorado State University Rams show some good work as they fall short to the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sept. 2. CSU lost 24-50.

MW in agreement to play games against Washington St, Oregon St

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 1, 2023

Editors Note: This story will continue to be updated as more information is made available. The Mountain West announced Friday morning that the entire conference would schedule games against Washington...

Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics

Kennedy McDowell carves path for LGBTQIA+ athletes in stalwart fashion

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

For Kennedy McDowell on the Colorado State football team, his experience of being openly gay and playing Division I football has been nothing but a story of acceptance by the team. “Whatever you think...

Colorado State University Wide Receiver Tory Horton runs the ball

Hawaii ends CSU’s football season in heartbreaking fashion

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter November 27, 2023

Jay Norvell and the Colorado State football team took their final game of the 2023 season to Hawaii, where they faced off against the Rainbow Warriors. The Rams had an important task at hand against Hawaii,...

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

Rams’ volleyball sweeps their way into successful senior night

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 18, 2023

There wasn’t a lot at stake for Colorado State volleyball; well except sending their seniors off with a win. They did just that, beating Air Force 25-19, 25-22, 25-20. “I don't know if (the team...

Louis Brown IV and Tory Horton celebrate a touchdown at the Colorado State University football game against the University of Nevada, Reno on Nov. 18. CSU won 30-20.

Senior day triumph: Rams’ football keeps bowl hopes alive in victory over Nevada

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 18, 2023

Colorado State has won it all. Well, at least Saturday in their 30-20 win over Nevada. Coach Jay Norvell and the team have been adamant that they're taking each game on a week-to-week basis and treating...

A complete list of CSU's 1st-year student signings

A complete list of CSU’s 1st-year student signings

Damon Cook and Emma Askren November 17, 2023

Editor's Note: This post will continue to be updated as more athletes sign their national letters of intent to play at Colorado State. Colorado State had a busy signing day after the official window...

Colorado State University outside hitter Annie Sullivan (2) and middle blocker Naeemah Weathers (9) attempt to block a hit from The University of New Mexico Lobos Nov. 16.

CSU volleyball clinches playoff spot with sweep

Will Engle, Staff Reporter November 16, 2023

Colorado State knew when they walked on the court against New Mexico that the match was going to be a battle.  Both teams were locked in a three-way tie for second place in the Mountain West, and the...

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