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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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New coach, new record: CSU golf dominates season opener at Ram Masters

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Shattered record, bright beginnings. The Colorado State men’s golf team made a statement in their season opener at the Ram Masters Invitational. The Rams finished with 22 strokes under par at the...

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Gross: CSU leaving MW is its best decision since joining

Adam Gross, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Colorado State pops a bottle of champagne while the Mountain West receives an unpleasant 25th anniversary gift. Financial gain and the promise of the Power Five lie at the forefront of the Rams' departure...

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CSU football dissolves into disaster in front of record crowd, loses to CU

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

Editors Note: This post has been updated to more accurately represent the amount of Football Bowl Subdivision schools in Colorado. As the game droned on, the faces of all 40,099 people in a record-setting...

A goaltender jumps to block a ball from going in their goal.

CSU soccer gets outpaced in shutout loss to DU

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter September 13, 2024

Colorado State soccer faced off against Denver in a physical matchup that was very defensive between the two teams.  CSU lost against DU, who outran the Rams in a close match. CSU walked away from...

Colorado State University fans fly a "Tear Em Asunder" flag before the fourth quarter of the CSU football game against The University of New Mexico Lobos Nov. 25, 2022. The Rams won 17-0 in the final game of the seaon, which usually sees a small student section due to the CSU fall break. On Friday, nonstudent fans filled the student section to sit in the sun and show the Rams support from both sides of the field.

‘Taking control of our future’: Amy Parsons, John Weber talk Pac-12

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

A house once ablaze is rebuilt in fashion by six teams ready to usher in a new age. In a move of historic significance, Colorado State University announced its decision — along with Boise State University,...

Colorado State football players practice in Canvas Stadium the morning of Sept. 12 following the announcement that the Rams are moving to the Pac 12 conference. The announcement was made Thursday morning that CSU would be leaving the Mountain West Conference.

Breaking: CSU announces move to Pac-12 in 2026

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Editor’s note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. There will be updates provided as they become available. Colorado State University announced that it will be joining the Pac-12 conference, leaving...

A football player wearing a bright orange uniform jumps in the air and raises his arms as a crowd cheers on players behind him.

Gallery: Aggies triumph over UNC in 1st home game of 2024 season

Samantha Nordstrom, Staff Photographer September 12, 2024

University of Colorado Boulder fans celebrate during the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against Colorado State University at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16. CU won 43-35.

Cook: Lamenting last year’s loss will lead to torment of Buffs

Damon Cook, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. There’s no way around it:...

University of Colorado Boulder football coach Deion Sanders smiles at the crowd at Folsom Field before the Buffs' game against North Dakota State University Aug. 29.

Norvell vs. Sanders: Coaches’ similarities, differences mirror their schools’ rivalry

Lincoln Roch and Charlie Hewitt September 12, 2024

Leading up to last year's Rocky Mountain Showdown, talk across the nation focused on the long-standing rivalry between the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University. At center stage...

North Dakota State University's Marcus Gulley (0) deflects a pass intended for the University of Colorado Boulder's Jimmy Horn Jr. during the schools' football game at Folsom Field Aug. 29.

Colorado’s inconsistent season sets up for meeting with Colorado State

Baylan Wysuph, The CU Independent September 12, 2024

At the end of season two of coach Deion Sanders’ docuseries "Coach Prime,” he said 2023’s 4-8 season was one of “hope” and that he gave football at Colorado an exciting breath of fresh air. Granted,...

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3 great Rocky Mountain Showdown moments

Alex Graser, Staff Reporter September 12, 2024

The Rocky Mountain Showdown is one of the greatest rivalries in college football. The hate between Colorado and Colorado State is nonstop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making it one of the best atmospheres...

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CSU football readies arsenal ahead of Rocky Mountain Showdown

Michael Hovey, Sports Editor September 10, 2024

The Rams are the talk of the town. Colorado State football flourished at home last week. Next up is Colorado — a team with potent star power and one of the most polarizing narratives in all of college...

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