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Brenna Rowland (10) spikes the ball to the Cowgirls' side of the court, gaining a point for the Colorado State University Rams during the brutal game against the University of Wyoming Sept. 25. UW won 3-2.

5 takeaways from CSU volleyball’s tight loss against Wyoming

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 25, 2025

A loss is never a good way to start conference season. Colorado State volleyball struggled to keep the momentum in its game against Wyoming Thursday, marking the first game of the conference season...

Jackson Brousseau (7) practices with the starters after head coach Jay Norvell named him the starting quarterback for Colorado State University football's upcoming game against Washington State University Sept. 23. Brousseau first saw field time against UTSA when the Rams lost 17-16.

Norvell announces week 5 starting quarterback

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 25, 2025

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. For those who were chanting “get him off” about Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi's abysmal performance against UTSA, it’s the best of times; however,...

Walker Himebauch’s long walk home leads to CSU

Gideon Aigner, Staff Reporter September 22, 2025

Football is known as a sport of brute force, where strength and might dominate. While Colorado State football has plenty of both, arguably the most successful position so far this season has been the one...

Football player in green and gold jersey about to throw the ball.

Jackson Brousseau sparks CSU football, Norvell’s gamble ends in loss against UTSA

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 21, 2025

The boos started before the touchdowns. What was left of the student section after halftime had seen enough. For the second straight game, Colorado State football’s offense sputtered. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi...

Football player in a green and gold jersey stands up and looks at the other team.

5 takeaways from CSU football’s head-turning loss against UTSA

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 21, 2025

A welcome sight for sore eyes. After waiting through the bye week to see what changed, there didn't seem to be any new answers on Colorado State football's offense. What was left of the student section...

Image of a baseball, football, volleyball and basketball above the words, "Collegian Sports Column."

NCAA votes to end spring football portal, other recruiting changes recommended

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 20, 2025

The NCAA is moving toward shrinking college football’s transfer calendar. Earlier this week, the Division I Administrative Committee voted to eliminate the spring transfer window and move the sport...

Colorado State University's volleyball team poses for a photo with the Golden Spike trophy after winning their second match against the University of Colorado Sept. 19. CSU won 3-1.

CSU volleyball continues legacy, wins Golden Spike trophy

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 20, 2025

Everything’s better with a trophy. And for Colorado State volleyball, the Golden Spike trophy was not only the cherry on top after back-to-back wins against Colorado, but a chance to destroy its...

Players for Colorado State University watch as the two new championship banners — one for winning the regular season and the other for winning the Mountain West Championship — are unveiled during the rivalry game against Colorado Sept. 18. CSU won 3-0.

CSU volleyball tramples Colorado in satisfying stampede sweep

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 18, 2025

Grit, determination, speed and accuracy — all the qualities of a great volleyball team and also all the qualities that Colorado State volleyball possessed in its biggest rivalry match of the year. The...

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New era: CSU men’s basketball lands multiple 3-star commits in 2026 recruiting class

Devin Imsirpasic, Staff Reporter September 18, 2025

A successful first offseason in the post-Niko Medved era is in the books. CSU men’s basketball head coach Ali Farokhmanesh has always played a large role in the recruiting process for the team during...

A football player in orange and white holds a ball and runs into an end zone with his teammates behind him. A player in all white runs alongside.

CSU football sets sights on season-defining game against UTSA

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor September 18, 2025

With a struggling start against Northern Colorado and only winning due to an incomplete call for the Bears, all eyes are on Colorado State football to see what this program can really bring to the field. Throughout...

Hanna Haber prepares to return the ball to oppenents  at the Jon Messick Invitational match at the CSU Tennis Complex in Fort Collins Colorado on Friday Sept. 12th. Photo taken by Erica Pickering.

CSU tennis back in action following Jon Messick Invitational

Mason Ford, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

Colorado State women’s tennis got the first feel for their new team at the Jon Messick Invitational. The tournament started Friday and finished Sunday, proving itself to be a great way for CSU tennis...

Two football players in orange jerseys cheer each other on.

Inside line: Why UTSA’s defense could give CSU’s quarterbacks a get-right game

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 16, 2025

Backup Jackson Brousseau is waiting in the wings. Colorado State football head coach Jay Norvell hinted Wednesday that sophomore starter Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s job may not be secure after his struggles...

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