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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Colorado State University football players run onto the field to start a spring football scrimmage April 26.

CSU football preview 2025: Rams aim for impactful last season in Mountain West

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor August 18, 2025

And so the final chapter begins.  As this will be the final season Colorado State football competes in the Mountain West before moving to the Pac-12, 2025 marks the Rams’ last chance to make a statement...

Colorado State players embrace each other after an early goal from sophomore Kaja Dionne during their home opener against Utah Tech Aug. 14. CSU won 2-1.

CSU soccer picks up win in season opener against Utah Tech

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter August 15, 2025

Colorado State soccer claimed victory in a close game in its season opener against Utah Tech Thursday. The Rams won 2-1 after the Trailblazers almost clawed their way back in the final 10 minutes. Gray...

Hannah Ronsiek shoots and scores during the second half of the Colorado State University basketball game against Utah State University Feb. 12. CSU won 72-54.

5 CSU athletes poised for breakout years in 2025

John Vu, Staff Reporter July 25, 2025

As Colorado State heads into its last year in the Mountain West conference, athletics looks to replicate one of their most successful years in recent memory. In 2024-25, the Rams ended the year with multiple...

Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers

Breaking: CSU football defensive line coach set to join Los Angeles Chargers

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor July 18, 2025

Just weeks before Colorado State football is set to play its season opener Aug. 30 against Washington, defensive line coach Chuka Ndulue is set to return and coach for the Los Angeles Chargers — according...

Nique Clifford (10) dribbles the ball in Colorado State University's second-round NCAA loss to Maryland March 23. CSU lost 72-71.

Breaking: Nique Clifford drafted in first round by the Sacramento Kings

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor June 25, 2025

From his beginnings as a player who averaged just over five points per game to his transformation into a defining figure for the Colorado State men’s basketball program following his transfer, Nique...

Mya Lesnar during the women's shot put event at the Doug Max Invitational track meet at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado May 3.

CSU track and field rewrites history at Doug Max Invitational

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

Colorado State track and field's record books need revision after Saturday's Doug Max Invitational. Mya Lesnar, in her senior day appearance, notched back-to-back personal bests in the shot put, launching...

Colorado State University linebacker Owen Long (40) finishes a play during a spring football scrimmage April 26.

Discipline, attention sets up CSU linebacker Owen Long for success on field, in life

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor April 30, 2025

Coachability is a valuable skill in every aspect of life. The ambition to learn and the ability to mindfully listen comes naturally to Colorado State football linebacker Owen Long. At only 19 years...

A volleyball player in white and blue hits a volleyball.

New voice for CSU volleyball: Maria Brun sets tone for 2025 fall season

John Vu, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

After a season ending with a Mountain West Championship, the Colorado State Rams are aiming to replicate their success. However, the roster looks significantly different going into the fall, with notable...

Carolina Buffaloe hits the ball during Colorado State University's doubleheader against Fresno State April 26. Carolina and her teammates defeated Fresno State during the first game of their doubleheader 7-0.

CSU softball bids farewell to seniors in final home game against Fresno State

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter April 27, 2025

Colorado State softball finished its final home game of the season with a 10-2 loss to Fresno State Sunday. On top of that, the Rams hosted festivities for their five graduating players before the game....

Travis Turner celebrates a win with his team during the Colorado State University versus Wyoming Border Dual April 26. Turner ran a 21.16 in the 200-meter dash.

Travis Turner brings promising future to CSU track and field in Border Dual meet

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter April 26, 2025

Travis Turner has that dog in him. The Colorado State first-year grabbed his third college victory Saturday during the Border Dual meet at the Jack Christiansen Track in Fort Collins. The 21.16 time...

Maria Brun (26) spikes the ball in Colorado State University volleyball's last home spring game against the University of Colorado Boulder April 19. CSU won 3-1.

Spring season ends as CSU volleyball steps into new era

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor April 22, 2025

In volleyball, a loss only takes two points. Those two points against Texas A&M led to the end of Colorado State volleyball’s 2024 season, and the completion of the year came with the departure...

Sarah Weekley follows through on her swing during Colorado State University's match against No. 49 San Diego State University at the CSU Tennis Complex March 30. CSU lost 4-2.

CSU tennis prepares for redemption in Mountain West tournament

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter April 21, 2025

With the regular season coming to an end, Colorado State tennis needs the Mountain West tournament to turn the year around. It hasn’t been an easy season for the Rams. With injuries early on, it felt...

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