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Colorado State University fans cheer as the Rams take to the field prior to the start of CSU's first football game of the season on Saturday, August 26th. Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian

Homecoming game vs. Nevada deemed a sellout

Colin Barnard
September 21, 2017
Former CSU wide receiver Rashard Higgins smiles after defeating Tulsa 42-17 in October of 2014. (Abbie Parr | Collegian)

Next level Rams: Barrett, Higgins scratching NFL potential

Colin Barnard
September 19, 2017
The CSU football team sings the alma mater with the CSU Marching Band, following the team's victory over Oregon State on Aug. 26, 2017. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Barnard: Resiliency makes CSU team to beat in Mountain Division

Colin Barnard
September 18, 2017
Colorado State Football Team lines up for a kick off during the third quarter of the Inaugural Game at the New On-Campus Stadium on August 26, 2017 against the OSU Beavers. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Words from the Enemy: Colorado State vs. Alabama

Colin Barnard
September 14, 2017
DENVER- Jordan Fogal (11), Kevin Nutt Jr. (10), Jamal Hicks (7), Justin Sweet (29), and Josh Watson (55) take the field together during the second half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Jalen Hurts, Alabama present conundrum for CSU defense

Colin Barnard
September 12, 2017
Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo on the sidelines during the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 1, 2017 (Jack Stakebaum | Collegian).

Balancing tempo on offense key against No. 1 Alabama

Colin Barnard
September 11, 2017
Running Back Izzy Matthews finds the hole in the Abilene Christian Defense on Sept 8. The Rams are ahead of the Wildcats 31-10 at the end of the third. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU offense overcomes early mistakes in victory over Abilene Christian

Colin Barnard
September 9, 2017
Mike Bobo runs onto the field leading the team before they face off against Abilene Christian. (Joe Oakman | Collegian)

PHOTOS: Colorado State vs. Abilene Christian

Colin Barnard
September 9, 2017
DENVER- Colorado State senior Evan Colorito makes a tackle on a CU player during the first quarter of action during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Rams lost 17-3. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU defense taking pride in its early success

Colin Barnard
September 8, 2017
Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo on the sidelines during the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 1, 2017 (Jack Stakebaum | Collegian).

Rams refuse to overlook FCS opponent

Colin Barnard
September 7, 2017
Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins could have a big day against Nevada's secondary in the Arizona Bowl. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Next level Rams: Former CSU players cut over the weekend

Colin Barnard
September 5, 2017
Running back Rashaad Boddie stiff arms a CU defender during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Bobo wants to get Rashaad Boddie more involved for CSU football

Colin Barnard
September 4, 2017
Colorado State Defensive Lineman Jakob Buys celebrates a sank during the first quarter of action against the Colorado Buffalos during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU defense exceeding expectations through two games

Colin Barnard
September 1, 2017
Anthony Hawkins celebrates his touchdown with Danny Nwosu. (Trevor Capozza | Collegian)

Anthony Hawkins relishing opportunity to play on defense

Colin Barnard
September 1, 2017
Rocky Mountain Showdown logo

Words from the Enemy: Rocky Mountain Showdown

Colin Barnard
September 1, 2017
The CU Buffs beat the CSU Rams 27-24 in overtime in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. (Abbie Parr/Collegian)

Preventing the explosive play is key in stopping CU

Colin Barnard
August 31, 2017
Students occupy the student section at the New On-Campus Stadium during the CSU Football game on August 26, 2017 against the Oregon Beavers. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU sells out allotment of tickets for Rocky Mountain Showdown

Colin Barnard
August 31, 2017
Senior wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) looks at the crowded student section before the start of the game on Aug. 26. CSU beat Oregon State 58-27. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Rams looking to prove themselves in Rocky Mountain Showdown

Colin Barnard
August 29, 2017
Rashaad Boddie breaks a tackle during the inaugural football game at the new on-campus stadium on Aug. 26. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Depth, versatility will continue to play key role in CSU’s success

Colin Barnard
August 28, 2017
The CSU Football Team runs out to the New On-campus Stadium on August 26, 2017. The Rams were welcomed to the field by a sold out crowd. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU linebackers step up in opening day victory

Colin Barnard
August 26, 2017
Colorado State players run out of the tunnel prior to the Border Wars game against the Wyoming Cowboys. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU football avoids stadium distractions by focusing on championship

Colin Barnard
August 25, 2017
Colorado State Wide Receiver Detrich Clark catches a pass during Spring Practice on March 30. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Versatile Detrich Clark settling into a defined role for CSU offense

Colin Barnard
August 25, 2017
Head Coach Mike Bobo walking towards the team huddle during the CSU football spring practice. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

CSU football prepared for nuances of new stadium

Colin Barnard
August 22, 2017
Senior Wideout Michael Gallup (4) makes a spectacular catch at the goaline during one of the CSU Football drills on August 1st at the new CSU stadium practice field. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Offensive line and secondary stand out on CSU’s initial depth chart

Colin Barnard
August 21, 2017
The Rocky Mountain Rumble statue sits in it's new home at the new on-campus stadium on June 16, 2017. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

Summer roundup: What you missed in CSU athletics this summer

Colin Barnard
August 21, 2017
Senior linebacker Deonte Clyburn has been cleared to play after missing the 2016 season with blood clots. (Keegan Pope | Collegian)

Colorado State linebacker Deonte Clyburn sidelined again by blood clot

Colin Barnard
August 19, 2017
Senior Safety Jake Schlager (8) calls out a defense Head Coach Mike Bobo shows some intensity and emotion during one of the CSU Football drills on August 1st at the new CSU stadium practice field. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

CSU defense embraces challenge of facing top-tier offense on daily basis

Colin Barnard
August 16, 2017
Colorado State University safety Braylin Scott (18) stretches at the start of practice on September 27th, 2016 (Luke Walker | Collegian).

CSU safety Braylin Scott will likely miss all of 2017 amid ongoing court case

Colin Barnard
August 9, 2017
A midfield view of the student section at the brand new on-campus stadium. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

All tickets to Colorado State’s home opener sold out

Colin Barnard
August 7, 2017
Senior golfer Max Oelfke (Photo courtesy of CSU Athletics)

Max Oelfke continues stellar summer, wins German Amateur

Colin Barnard
July 30, 2017
Nick Stevens (7) and Colin Hill (15) both throw passes during a couple Quarterback drills during their spring practice. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Colorado State football fall camp preview

Colin Barnard
July 26, 2017
CSU head coach Mike Bobo is asking the offensive line to lead during fall camp. (Photo by: Emmett McCarthy)

Zack Golditch named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list for second consecutive year

Colin Barnard
July 18, 2017
The Rocky Mountain Rumble statue sits in it's new home at the new on-campus stadium on June 16, 2017. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

CSU football reaches 14,000 season tickets sold

Colin Barnard
July 12, 2017
Sports Editor Colin Barnard

Meet your editors: Colin Barnard, Sports Editor

Colin Barnard
May 8, 2017
Colorado State Wide Receiver Olabisi Johnson runs down the field during the Green and Gold game on Saturday April 22, 2017. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

About the Desk: Sports

Colin Barnard
May 8, 2017
Freshman Kirstie Hillyer celebrates her kill against the UNLV Rebels on November 3, 2016. CSU went on to defeat the rebels in 5 close sets. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Hillyer selected to compete on U.S. Collegiate National Team

Colin Barnard
May 3, 2017
Barnard: ESPN layoffs send disheartening message to young journalists

Barnard: ESPN layoffs send disheartening message to young journalists

Colin Barnard
May 2, 2017
Defensive improvement evident in Green and Gold game

Defensive improvement evident in Green and Gold game

Colin Barnard
April 22, 2017
Remembering Hughes: Confusion in 1974

Remembering Hughes: Confusion in 1974

Colin Barnard
April 21, 2017
Wolfpack Ninjas ready to host first ever Wolfpack Ninja Tour

Wolfpack Ninjas ready to host first ever Wolfpack Ninja Tour

Colin Barnard
April 20, 2017
Experienced receivers bring production, leadership to CSU

Experienced receivers bring production, leadership to CSU

Colin Barnard
April 5, 2017
07 MAR 2017: Colorado State University takes on the San Jose State University during the 2017 Mountain West Conference Women's Basketball Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos

Words from the enemy: CSU vs Saint Mary’s

Colin Barnard
March 16, 2017
Off-season full of activity for Colorado State women's soccer

Off-season full of activity for Colorado State women’s soccer

Colin Barnard
March 9, 2017
CSU Senior Ellen Nystrom calls out a play as she brings the ball down the court during the second quarter against the UNM Lobos. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Nystrom named Mountain West Player of the Year

Colin Barnard
March 6, 2017
Rams await winner of San Jose State vs. San Diego State in MW tournament

Rams await winner of San Jose State vs. San Diego State in MW tournament

Colin Barnard
March 6, 2017
Home away from home: Nystrom, Gustavsson share an unbreakable bond

Home away from home: Nystrom, Gustavsson share an unbreakable bond

Colin Barnard
March 6, 2017
CSU Junior Hannah Tvrdy brings the ball down the court against the UNM Lobos on February 22 in Moby Arena. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Colorado State women fall to Wyoming in second edition of Border War

Colin Barnard
February 28, 2017
The CSU Woman's Volleyball Team celebrates a huge win over The University of New Mexico on February 22. The Rams over came the Lobos by the score of 58-55. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Colorado State routs San Diego State to win Mountain West outright

Colin Barnard
February 25, 2017
Sixth-woman: Hamm's contributions essential in title run

Sixth-woman: Hamm’s contributions essential in title run

Colin Barnard
February 24, 2017
CSU Junior Hannah Tvrdy plays defense on New Mexico Junior Alex Lapeyrolerie in the first quarter of action on February 22. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Colorado State’s success starts on defense

Colin Barnard
February 24, 2017
CSU head coach Ryun Williams cuts down the net during the 2016 Mountain West Conference Women's Basketball Championship (Photo by Steve Nowland | NCAA Photos)

Colorado State chasing history against New Mexico

Colin Barnard
February 22, 2017
CSU Senior Ellen Nystrom bring the ball down the court against the Wyoming Cowgirls at Moby Arena on February 15th. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Rams pull away late to earn Border War win over Wyoming

Colin Barnard
February 15, 2017
First place on the line as Rams host Wyoming in Border War

First place on the line as Rams host Wyoming in Border War

Colin Barnard
February 15, 2017
Hamm and Nystrom clutch in Colorado State's overtime win over Fresno State

Hamm and Nystrom clutch in Colorado State’s overtime win over Fresno State

Colin Barnard
February 11, 2017
Callie Kaiser passes the ball to Ellen Nystrom before hitting the ground during their win over San Diego State, January 28, 2017 (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Kaiser’s hustle proving invaluable for Colorado State

Colin Barnard
February 10, 2017
Values of European basketball evident in Colorado State's American-born players

Values of European basketball evident in Colorado State’s American-born players

Colin Barnard
February 10, 2017
Returning to full health, CSU pushes for 4th straight MW title

Returning to full health, CSU pushes for 4th straight MW title

Colin Barnard
February 8, 2017
CSU sneaks past UNLV 44-41

CSU sneaks past UNLV 44-41

Colin Barnard
February 4, 2017
Elin Gustavsson (22), Myanne Hamm (21), and Hannah Tvrdy (10) get set to defend the Utah State offense in the CSU win. Photo credit: CJ Johnson

Rams get revenge against Boise State for 8th consecutive win

Colin Barnard
February 1, 2017
Colorado State University's Elin Gustavsson (22) watches her three point shot during the game against Utah State on Saturday at Moby Arena. The Rams beat the visiting Utah State Aggies 74-43. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Elin Gustavsson leads Rams over San Diego State and into 1st place in the MW

Colin Barnard
January 28, 2017
Rams knock off San Jose State, move into tie for 1st place in MW

Rams knock off San Jose State, move into tie for 1st place in MW

Colin Barnard
January 25, 2017
Photo credit: Javon Harris

Humility makes Nystrom a different kind of star

Colin Barnard
January 24, 2017
Ellen Nystrom coordinates CSU offense against Utah State in the CSU win on Saturday Photo credit: CJ Johnson

Swedish duo leads Rams to fifth straight victory

Colin Barnard
January 21, 2017
Amanda Kantzy, sophomore, guards a Fresno State player in CSU's 73-56 win over the Bulldogs Jan. 18 Photo credit: Davis Bonner

Rams knock off Fresno State behind career night from Kantzy

Colin Barnard
January 18, 2017
CSU guard Ellen Nystrom was named the MW preseason player of the year and is averaging 15.8 ppg Photo credit: Javon Harris

Mountain West update: Women’s Basketball

Colin Barnard
January 18, 2017
Huge second half gives CSU women victory over Air Force

Huge second half gives CSU women victory over Air Force

Colin Barnard
January 8, 2017
CSU Sophomore Sofie Tryggedsson makes pass to an open teammate in the first minutes of the second half against CU. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Tryggedsson’s career-night propels Rams to victory over UNLV

Colin Barnard
December 30, 2016
Sophomore Callie Kaiser moves the ball up the court beating any CU defenders in her path. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU wins tough road battle against Montana in final non-conference play

Colin Barnard
December 22, 2016
Record-setting performance propels Rams over New Mexico Highlands

Record-setting performance propels Rams over New Mexico Highlands

Colin Barnard
December 11, 2016
Barnard: College Football Playoff needs to expand

Barnard: College Football Playoff needs to expand

Colin Barnard
December 6, 2016
Nystrom's 20 points lead Rams to 77-31 victory over Southeastern Louisiana

Nystrom’s 20 points lead Rams to 77-31 victory over Southeastern Louisiana

Colin Barnard
December 2, 2016
Elin Gustavsson scored a career high 20 points in the Rams 76-49 win over Denver Photo credit: Nathan Kaplan

CSU women’s basketball thumps Denver 76-49

Colin Barnard
November 30, 2016
Rams fall to Oklahoma 70-55

Rams fall to Oklahoma 70-55

Colin Barnard
November 27, 2016
Rams can't complete second half comeback in loss to Nebraska

Rams can’t complete second half comeback in loss to Nebraska

Colin Barnard
November 17, 2016
CSU sophomore Jake Staiano teeing off at a tournament in Hawaii (Photo courtesy of Jake Staiano)

Faith and family keep CSU golfer Jake Staiano grounded

Colin Barnard
November 16, 2016
Rams drop third straight one-goal game to Wyoming in season finale

Rams drop third straight one-goal game to Wyoming in season finale

Colin Barnard
October 28, 2016
Hannah Gerdin (14) tries to shake off a Lobo defender during the Rams 1-0 loss against New Mexico. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Rams drop Senior Day bout against New Mexico 1-0

Colin Barnard
October 23, 2016
CSU Sophomore Kaija Ornes sends a ball right towards the San Diego State net missing by inches in the final minute of the game on October 21 , 2016. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

San Diego State comes back to beat CSU soccer 2-1

Colin Barnard
October 21, 2016
(Ryan Arb | Collegian)

CSU soccer looks to play spoiler in final weekend at home

Colin Barnard
October 19, 2016
Colorado State University's Kasey Dietrich (19) fights to get past Colorado College's Madeline Stesney (11) during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Rams soccer travels to California for make or break weekend

Colin Barnard
October 13, 2016
Colorado State University's Kasey Dietrich (19) fights to get past Colorado College's Madeline Stesney (11) during the first half of the game on Friday afternoon at the Lagoon Field. The Rams were beat by the Tigers 2-0. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

Misfortune finds Rams soccer in 2-0 loss to Colorado College

Colin Barnard
October 7, 2016
Kasey Dietrich (19) offensively dribbling the ball against Neveda defense. (2016)

Eckert, Dietrich and Jochheim have seen it all for CSU soccer

Colton Strickler and Colin Barnard
October 5, 2016
CSU Senior Amy Eckert goes for a tackle against a UNLV player in the second half of action. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Inconsistency, turnovers hurt Rams’ soccer in 2-0 defeat to UNLV Rebels

Colin Barnard
October 2, 2016
Kaija Ornes now leads the Colorado State women's soccer team with three goals Photo credit: Ryan Arb

CSU soccer blows lead late, falls to Boise State 2-1 in overtime

Colin Barnard
September 25, 2016
CSU Sophomore Hannah Gerdin (14) tries to advance past an Omaha Defender. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

CSU soccer ends non-conference play with 1-1 tie against Nebraska-Omaha

Colin Barnard
September 18, 2016
Colorado Sate vs UTSA: Staff picks

Colorado Sate vs UTSA: Staff picks

Jack Starkebaum, Colton Strickler, Colin Barnard, Chad Deutschman, Justin Michael, and Eric Wolf
September 9, 2016
Thurman "Fum" McGraw outside of the McGraw Athletic Center in 1999

Fum McGraw’s athletic legacy lives on at CSU

Colin Barnard
May 9, 2016
CSU infielder Matt Smith at the plate during a game last season. (Dakota Schuppe/CSU Baseball)

CSU, Wounded Warrior Project partner for fundraiser game

Colin Barnard
May 4, 2016
Abbie Parr/CSU Athletics

CSU drops doubleheader against New Mexico, third game cancelled

Colin Barnard
April 17, 2016
Frankie Shipp, 18, makes contact against Williston State University on Sunday afternoon at City Park in Fort Collins. The Rams lost to Williston State University on Sunday but won four of five in the series.

CSU club baseball team eager to reestablish dynasty

Colin Barnard
March 29, 2016
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