Colorado State Rams running back Izzy Matthews #24 scores the first touchdown at the Colorado State University Stadium against Oregon State in the first quarter Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams running back Izzy Matthews #24 scores the first touchdown at the Colorado State University Stadium against Oregon State in the first quarter Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State Rams take the field at their new Colorado State University Stadium to take on the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBig crowds at the new Colorado State University Stadium for the inaugural game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPacked student section at the new Colorado State University Stadium during the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens #7 throws under pressure in the second quarter from Oregon State Beavers defensive tackle Kalani Vakameilalo #97 at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Colorado State Rams linebacker Tre Thomas #52 heads to the end zone for a pick-six touchdown against the Oregon State Beavers in the third quarter at Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017. Rams won 58-27.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams running back Dalyn Dawkins #1 evades the Oregon State defense in the second quarter at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPacked student section at the new Colorado State University Stadium during the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Colorado State University head coach Mike Bobo along the sidelines during the inaugural game for the new stadium against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFormer Colorado State University athletes Jack Graham, upper right, checks out the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBig crowds await food and beverage vendors at the Colorado State University Stadium during the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams running back Dalyn Dawkins #1 evades the Oregon State defense in the second quarter at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Trey Smith #27 stiff-arms Oregon State Beavers linebacker Manase Hungalu #55 in the second quarter at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens #7 throws under pressure during the game against the Oregon State Beavers at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State Rams cheerleaders at their new Colorado State University Stadium agains the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams linebacker Tre Thomas #52 heads to the end zone for a pick-six touchdown against the Oregon State Beavers in the third quarter at Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017. Rams won 58-27.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams running back Dalyn Dawkins #1 Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
FT. COLLINS, CO - AUGUST 26: Colorado State Rams running back Dalyn Dawkins #1 gets tripped up by Oregon State Beavers safety David Morris in the third quarter at the new Colorado State University Stadium August 26, 2017. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCSU Fan section having a great time against the Oregon State Beavers on the debut of the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens #7 celebrates with fans after defeating the Oregon State Beavers 58-27 at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams offensive lineman Jake Bennett #77 celebrates with fans after defeating the Oregon State Beavers 58-27 at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State Rams football team sings their fight song for the fans at the new Colorado State University Stadium after they defeated the Oregon State Beavers 58-27 Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCoin-toss for the Oregon State Beavers, left, and the Colorado State Rams at the new Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA giant American flag displayed for pre-game at the new Colorado State University Stadium before the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAn F-16 flyby during pre-game at the new Colorado State University Stadium before the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA giant American flag displayed for pre-game at the new Colorado State University Stadium before the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBig crowds await food and beverage vendors at the Colorado State University Stadium during the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams student fans wait to enter the Colorado State University Stadium for the inaugural game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams fans Seeley Lewis, 6, left, and her sister Azalea, 4, sport CSU colors before the inaugural game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams mascot Cam the Ram fires up the crowd gathered for the Ram Walk before the inaugural game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State marching band heads to the Colorado State University Stadium for the inaugural game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA heavily armed police officer pulls aa photographer away from a car-gate before the inaugural game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017. The gates were employed around the stadium to prevent any car/truck related incidents.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State marching band heads to the Colorado State University Stadium for the inaugural game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Colorado State University Stadium Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFolks enjoy the New Belgium Porch at the new Colorado State University Stadium during the game against the Oregon State Beavers Aug. 26, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCam the Ram got a work out today at the new Colorado State University Stadium as the Colorado State Rams defeated the Oregon Statte Beavers 58-27 Aug. 26, 2017.
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Colorado State Rams running back Izzy Matthews #24 scores the first touchdown at the Colorado State University Stadium against Oregon State in the first quarter Aug. 26, 2017.
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Getting your player ready...
Colorado State rolls Oregon State in season opening game for debut of on-campus stadium on Aug. 26, 2017 in Fort Collins.






































