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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Rivalry in the Rockies: History of CSU vs. CU football, volleyball

Rivalry in the Rockies: History of CSU vs. CU football, volleyball

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. One of college sports' oldest rivalries officially returns this week as Colorado State takes on Colorado in football and volleyball. Rams...

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Showdown says goodbye to 2 decades of Mile High

Ayla Sanchez, News Editor September 13, 2023

With rivalries that run old and deep, traditions are expected, including where an iconic game like the Rocky Mountain Showdown will be played.  For two decades, Colorado State University and the University...

Throw down at the showdown: A preview of what to expect

Throw down at the showdown: A preview of what to expect

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 13, 2023

The 92nd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown is set for kickoff on what will probably be the most viewed meeting between Colorado State and Colorado in the history of the rivalry.  Part of the reason...

Connor Jones headlines as CSU men's golf tees off 2023 season

Connor Jones headlines as CSU men’s golf tees off 2023 season

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 12, 2023

The 2023-24 men’s golf season officially teed off this week as Colorado State hosted the first tournament of the year, the Ram Masters Invitational. The tournament featured 12 schools aside from CSU....

The Colorado State University volleyball team team celebrates a point Sep. 7.

CSU goes 2-1 in Ram Volleyball Classic

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 12, 2023

Head coach Emily Kohan and the Colorado State volleyball team hosted the Ram Volleyball Classic this past week Sept. 7-10. Bowling Green, No. 14 Baylor and Pacific joined the Rams for a triple header...

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CSU golf approaches season with new 1st-years, transfers

Emma Askren, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

With the Colorado State men’s and women’s golf season about to begin, the Rams will finally get to see how their new additions will perform in the 2023-24 season.  The men’s golf team had surprisingly...

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.

Rams football looks to regroup, refine during early bye week

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 6, 2023

Disappointment was a theme in the locker room after Colorado State football lost to Washington State Saturday. The mood rolled over to Monday as the Rams looked to their bye week.  It’s an uncharacteristic...

Colorado State University Middle Blocker Karina Leber (42) and Outside Hitter Annie Sullivan (2) block the ball during the volleyball game against Stanford University Aug. 26. Stanford won 3-1.

Rams volleyball end Arkansas road trip 2-1

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 5, 2023

The Colorado State volleyball team made their first official road trip of the season and traveled to Arkansas, where they competed in three matches, all of which were incredibly competitive. Their first...

Colorado State University running back Kobe Johnson (0) ran the full field for a punt return and CSU's first touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter vs the Washington State University Cougars at Canvas Stadium Sep. 2. CSU lost 24-50. Photo by River Kinnaird.

Rams show promise despite blowout in home football opener

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 2, 2023

The fans inside Canvas Stadium weren't the only ones roasting as Colorado State kicked off its home opener in the hottest recorded start in history, which clocked in at 90 degrees. Washington State took...

The Colorado State University Women's Soccer team celebrates a goal scored by Mia Casey (22) on August 31. 

Rams extend undefeated streak in 5th game against Kansas City

Emma Askren, Sports Editor September 2, 2023

It was a hot, summer afternoon and Colorado State was playing their fifth game of the season against the University of Missouri Kansas City. With CSU having an undefeated season so far, they looked to...

CSU XC looks to NCAA Championships with new additions

CSU XC looks to NCAA Championships with new additions

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 30, 2023

The 2023-24 season will be an exciting one for Colorado State cross country. Earlier this month, they were voted to win the Mountain West Conference in the preseason poll.  This would be a big feat...

The Colorado State University football team plays against each other during the Green vs. Gold spring game in Canvas Stadium April 22.

CSU football looks to start fresh against Washington State

Damon Cook, Sports Editor August 30, 2023

There’s no denying Jay Norvell's inaugural season as head coach didn’t go the way most fans — or even Norvell himself — hoped for.  On Sept. 2 Colorado State will get a rematch when they play...

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