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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Fall

A football coach in a hoodie and a visor looks across the field, surrounded by several football players in green, white and gold uniforms. In the blurry background is a large crowd of spectators.

Moving forward: Rams look to notch first win against MTSU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 20, 2023

Editors Note: This story has been updated to clarify Mohamed Kamara will be suspended the first half of the game against Middle Tennessee Coming off a heart-wrenching defeat, Colorado State football...

Senior Naeemah Weathers (9) prepares to spikes a ball during a match between Colorado State University and Colorado Boulder held at Moby Arena Sept. 15.

Taking off: Naeemah Weathers jets to stardom

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 20, 2023

Finding an All-Mountain West player in a recruiting class can be a challenge. Finding two is that much harder.  In 2020, Colorado State did just that by bringing in two of their current stars. Kennedy...

Junior Ali Yoshida (7) prepares to pass the ball during Colorado State University's soccer match against University of Utah Sept. 17. CSU lost 0-1 via a penalty kick in the 76th minute.

CSU soccer struggles offensively against Utah in 2nd loss

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

Head coach Keeley Hagen and her Rams soccer squad took on the Utah Utes (3-2-3) Sunday, Sept. 18. Colorado State had their minds on bouncing back against the Utes after losing their first game against...

University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes player  Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) jumps for an interception during the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State University Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

CU hangs on in double OT to best CSU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

Editor's note: This story has been updated to remedy a confusion between Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. Colorado State came into Folsom Field with a chance to win, going into two overtime periods. That...

Team members of the Colorado State University Women's Volleyball club embrace during a timeout Sept. 15.

CSU volleyball doubleheader draws attention, scores

Emma Askren, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

It was 7 p.m. Sept. 14, and the Colorado State Rams were preparing for their first game of a doubleheader against the Colorado Buffaloes. This series marked the beginning of a competitive weekend for CSU...

CSU soccer historic win streak comes to end after loss to Utah Tech

CSU soccer historic win streak comes to end after loss to Utah Tech

Ben Fairly, Sports Reporter September 15, 2023

Thursday’s weather report did not come kindly to the Colorado State soccer squad and their matchup against the Utah Tech Trailblazers as the rain delayed their game for about an hour. Thankfully, Mother...

Why CSU produces better NFL talent than CU

Why CSU produces better NFL talent than CU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

A rivalry as old as time, the Rocky Mountain Showdown has truly been one of the driving forces in the divide between Colorado State and Colorado.  With everything from stolen flags to poisoned bulldogs,...

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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