John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) picks up a few yards after catch as Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Isaiah Oliver (26) comes in for the tackle during the first quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes wide receiver Shay Fields (1) walks in to the end zone after catching a 31 yd touchdown pass from quarterback Steven Montez (12) during the second quarter as Colorado State Rams safety Justin Sweet (29) looks on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field.
Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) barks out the call at the line of scrimmage against the Colorado Buffaloes on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) is forced to throw an errant pass by Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Rick Gamboa (32) during the first quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver.
Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) avoids Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jacob Callier (44) during the first quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver.
Colorado Buffaloes take a knee with the flag after introductions against the Colorado State Rams on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes mascot Ralphie heads to the trailer after running the field with the team against the Colorado State Rams on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes mascot Ralphie heads to the trailer after running the field with the team against the Colorado State Rams on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams head coach Mike Bobo and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre shake hands before their game on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado during gate Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High.
Graham Wadman sport his Rams hat as he tailgates prior to the Colorado Buffaloes Colorado State Rams game on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 1: Colorado Buffaloes students party on during a tailgate prior to the game against the Colorado State Rams on September 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostChris Carlson works on some sidewalk chalk art prior to the Colorado Buffaloes Colorado State Rams game on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams students dance to the music during a tailgate prior to the game against the Colorado Buffaloes on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver at Sports Authority Field.
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Colorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) picks up a few yards after catch as Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Isaiah Oliver (26) comes in for the tackle during the first quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
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