Colorado State University’s student section shouts along to the CSU Fight Song at the end of their game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU ended Ag Day with a 21-17 win.

University of Northern Colorado cornerback Derrick Jones (27) helps up Colorado State University wide receiver Jordan Ross (0) after a play Sept. 6. CSU won against UNC 21-17.

Colorado State University tight end Jaxxon Warren (19) holds back a player from the University of Northern Colorado as wide receiver Jordan Ross (0) runs down the field Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University students cheer for their football players during the Ag Day game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6.

Colorado State University students are hyped up by the fourth-quarter announcement at CSU’s game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6.

Colorado State University students cheer for their football players during their Ag Day game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. The stands stayed packed until the last quarter of the game as students held out to watch the Rams win 21-17.

Colorado State University students cheer for their football players during their Ag Day game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6.

Lloyd Avant (25) celebrates his second touchdown with his teammates during Colorado State University’s game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Defensive back Lemondre Joe (7) holds back a player from the University of Northern Colorado during Colorado State University’s Ag Day game against UNC Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University running back Lloyd Avant (25) scores his second touchdown of CSU’s home opener against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University linebacker Owen Long (40) celebrates an incomplete pass from the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Running back Lloyd Avant (25) throws the ball down and dances in the endzone with his teammate after scoring a touchdown against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. Avant scored one more touchdown later in the game, helping reach CSU’s end score of 21-17.

Wide receiver Tay Lanier (6) hoists running back Lloyd Avant (25) in the air to celebrate Avant’s first touchdown of the season at Colorado State University’s home opener against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University linebackers Owen Long (40) and Jacob Ellis (44) celebrate a play with their teammates during the Rams’ game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Wide receiver Jordan Ross (0) takes the ball and runs down the field during Colorado State University’s Ag Day game against the University of Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

CAM the Ram prepares to lead the Colorado State University football charge onto the field before the team’s game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6.

A Colorado State University sousaphone player walks in time with the rest of the CSU Marching Band before CSU’s game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University cheerleaders lead the crowd of Ram fans in a cheer before kickoff for CSU’s home opener against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University head football coach Jay Norvell goes over team strategies on the sidelines of CSU’s home opener against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University quarterback Tahj Bullock (12) runs the ball as players from the University of Northern Colorado attempt to reach him Sept. 6. CSU won their home opener against UNC 21-17.

Colorado State University defensive back Jahari Rogers (4) intercepts a University of Northern Colorado pass in the last five seconds of CSU’s home opener Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University defensive back Ayden Hector (15) tackles a University of Northern Colorado player running with the ball during CSU’s Ag Day game Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University defensive back Lemondre Joe (7) jumps to knock the ball out of a University of Northern Colorado player’s hands in the end zone Sept. 6. The play was reviewed and referees ruled it was not a touchdown, ending the game at 21-17 CSU.

Colorado State University quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) dives into the endzone for a touchdown against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. CSU won 21-17.

Colorado State University tight end Jaxxon Warren (19) holds back a University of Northern Colorado player during CSU’s home opening game Sept. 6. Halftime had the Bears ahead 10-0, but CSU won the game 21-17.

Colorado State University defensive back Lemondre Joe (7) holds back a University of Northern Colorado player during CSU’s home opener at Canvas Stadium Sept. 6. Halftime score has CSU down 0-10.

Colorado State University quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) runs the ball down the sideline during CSU’s game against the University of Northern Colorado Sept. 6. Halftime score has CSU down 0-10.