By Matt L. Stephens | The Denver Post
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Phillip Lindsay, CU
Senior running back out of Denver South High School got the scoring started with a 45-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and had 101 yards rushing by halftime. He finished with 19 carries for 140 yards and 16 yards receiving.
Shay Fields, CU
The Buffs have a stable of star wide receivers, but it was Fields, a 5-foot-11 senior, who made the biggest mark Friday. He caught six passes for 78 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown reception that put CU ahead 17-0 in the second quarter.
Kevin Nutt Jr., CSU
Senior cornerback came in to replace the injured Anthony Hawkins and had the best game of his career, intercepting a pair of Steven Montez passes. He ripped one from the hands of CU wide receiver Devin Ross and snagged the other in the back corner of the end zone in the fourth quarter. CSU was unable to convert either turnover into points.
Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) kisses the Rocky Mountain Showdown trophy as its held by wide receiver Shay Fields (1) after their win over the Colorado State Rams 17-3 on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre laughs as he walks off the field with Colorado Buffaloes punter Alex Kinney (89) after their wing over the Colorado State Rams 17-3 in the Rocky Mountain Show down on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre shakes hands with Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ryan Moeller (25) on the bench late in the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Show down on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Warren Jackson (9) catches a pass in front of Colorado Buffaloes Trey Udoffia (8) in the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Show down on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field. Udoffia forced a fumble on the play and recovered by Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Afolabi Laguda (1) and returned for 11 yards. The Buffaloes defeated the Rams 17-3.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Warren Jackson (9) catches a pass in front of Colorado Buffaloes Trey Udoffia (8) in the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Show down on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field. Udoffia forced a fumble on the play and recovered by the Buffaloes. The Buffaloes defeated the Rams 17-3.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) hurry his throw as he gets pressure from Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Leo Jackson III (52) in the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Show down on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Rams 17-3.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes linebacker Drew Lewis (20) puts a big hit on Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) after his throw during the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Show down on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) is sacked by Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jacob Callier (44) during the second quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Olabisi Johnson (81) caches a pass in front of Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Anthony Julmisse (8) during the second quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) is sacked by Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jacob Callier (44) during the second quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Olabisi Johnson (81) caches a pass in front of Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Anthony Julmisse (8) during the second quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) is brought down by Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Drew Lewis (20) and Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Leo Jackson III (52) who grabs him by the facemark during the second quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) stretches out for a pass but can't hang on as Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Isaiah Oliver (26) defends on the play during the second quarter agains the Colorado Buffaloes on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) launches a pass down field during the second quarter agains the Colorado Buffaloes on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) looks to throw downfield agains the Colorado State Rams defense during the second quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens (7) hands off to Colorado State Rams running back Rashaad Boddie (28) during the second quarter agains the Colorado Buffaloes on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) scrambles out of the pocket against the Colorado State Rams during the second quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) picks up some yards on a run against the Colorado State Rams defense during the first quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) picks up some yards on a run as Colorado State Rams safety Jamal Hicks (7) moves in during the first quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) picks up some yards on a run agains the Colorado State Rams defense during the first quarter on Sept. 1, 2017 during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver at Sports Authority Field.
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 Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) kisses the Rocky Mountain Showdown trophy as its held by wide receiver Shay Fields (1) after their win over the Colorado State Rams 17-3 on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field.
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