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CSU football selected to play in Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, will face Miami (OH)

Damon Cook, Sports Editor December 8, 2024

For the first time since 2017, Colorado State football will get to play in the highly coveted 13th game. The Rams picked up bowl eligibility with a win over coach Jay Norvell's former school Nevada...

Smoke around Canvas Stadium Aug. 23.

2025 CSU football signing tracker

Damon Cook and Michael Hovey December 4, 2024

The official signing day for football officially opened Dec. 4. Here is a comprehensive list that will be updated as more recruits officially announce their commitment to play for Colorado State football. Clarence...

A group of football players in green and gold uniforms walk off of the football field

CSU football earns 9 All-Mountain West awards in 2024

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Following the conclusion of Colorado State football's regular season, Jacob Gardner was selected to the 2024 All-Mountain West Football First Team. Eight other players were honored with either second team...

A player in a white jersey dances in the endzone while players in black jerseys walk away.

Wellington football’s wings clipped in 2A state championship loss

Gideon Aigner, Guest Reporter December 3, 2024

The last time Wellington Middle-High School won a state championship in football was in 1953. That streak continues for at least one more year. On Nov. 30, the Wellington Eagles lost the 2A state championship...

Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell yells to players during practice April 4, 2023. Norvell is the 24th head football coach at CSU and previously led the University of Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017-21. The 2025 season will be Norvell's fourth leading the Rams.

2025 CSU football transfer portal tracker

Damon Cook and Michael Hovey December 1, 2024

With the transfer portal now open in college football, new names will find new places. Here is a comprehensive list that will be updated as players transfer in and out of the Colorado State football program. Transferring...

A large group of football players and coaches in white and green Colorado State uniforms pose for a photo.

CSU football mounts 4th-quarter comeback to best Utah State, ending regular season in storytelling fashion

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 29, 2024

Dane Olson held the front lines down until the cavalry could arrive. When they finally did, magic followed. In a 42-37, 17-point fourth quarter comeback win over Utah State, Olson made plays over and...

a player in green and gold pushes a player in a white, brown and yellow uniform on the football field

CSU football eyes redemption, senior honor in Utah State showdown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 28, 2024

On Friday, Colorado State football has the opportunity to close out its regular season with another milestone: an 8-4 record and a chance, however slim, to compete for the Mountain West 2024 Old Trapper...

A man in a gray hoodie wearing a headset shouts and points at football players in white and green.

CSU football fails to meet expectations, loses to Fresno State in biggest game of season

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 24, 2024

FRESNO, Calif. - Hey, Nevada, Colorado State football has a favor to ask.  Just about everything went wrong for CSU in its chase for the Mountain West title. With the 28-22 loss to Fresno State, the...

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CSU football chases history behind offensive renovations

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

When Fort Air Raid was abandoned, the success of Colorado State football became the ultimate paradox. Championed by coach Jay Norvell, CSU looked poised to be the gunslinging team everyone grew accustomed...

A football player in a green and gold uniform jumps and catches a football on the football field

Gallery: CSU football brings Bronze Boot home

Ava Puglisi, Staff Photographer November 18, 2024

A player in a green and gold uniform dives into the endzone

Nourishing playoff hopes: CSU football confiscates Bronze Boot from Wyoming

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor November 16, 2024

In 1899, the Colorado Agricultural College Aggies walked off a live football field with unfinished business. On Friday, Colorado State football rejoiced, Bronze Boot in hand, on the logo in Canvas Stadium....

The Bronze Boot trophy sits on a table on the Colorado State sideline  before the Colorado State - Wyoming Border War football game Nov. 6 The Boot stayed in Fort Collins last year following the 34-24 win by Colorado State in the truncated COVID season (which would be Colorado State’s only win that year). The result of 2021’s matchup was the polar opposite, a 31-17 trouncing of the Rams by the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie.

Breaking: CSU, Wyoming to extend Border War 8 more years after Rams move to Pac-12

Damon Cook, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

The Border War will be guaranteed eight future matchups after Colorado State moves to the Pac-12 in 2026.  The series will start in 2028 and run through 2035. All of the even year seasons will be played...

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