Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams teammates offensive lineman Tyler Bjorklund #73, offensive lineman Zack Golditch #61, tight end Dalton Fackrell #30, and offensive lineman Jake Bennett #77 reflect while the marching band plays the school songs after losing the Gildan New Mexico Bowl to the Marshall Thundering Herd 31-28 at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMarshall Thundering Herd head coach Doc Holliday hoists the Gildan New Mexico Bowl trophy with his team after defeating the Colorado State Rams 31-28 at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams tight end Dalton Fackrell #30, right, takes a moment to reflect along with teammate Colorado State Rams offensive lineman Zack Golditch #61 while the marching band plays the school songs after losing the Gildan New Mexico Bowl to the Marshall Thundering Herd 31-28 at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Olabisi Johnson #81 uses his helmet in a catch for long yardage against Marshall Thundering Herd safety Nazeeh Johnson #13 in the fourth quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017. The Rams made a late charge, but were unable to get ahead of the Thundering Herd who won 31-28.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMarshall Thundering Herd running back Tyler King #3 gets loose from Colorado State Rams defensive end Arjay Jean #54, left, and Colorado State Rams defensive lineman Darnell Thompson #94 and runs for a 90-yard touchdown in the third quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017. Marshall won 31-28.
Marshall Thundering Herd defensive back Rodney Allen #11 knocks the ball away from Colorado State Rams wide receiver Olabisi Johnson #81 in the fourth quarter, but was called for pass interference during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017. Marshall went on to win 31-28.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMarshall Thundering Herd tight end Ryan Yurachek #85 gets upside down in the fourth quarter against Colorado State Rams linebacker Max McDonald #31 during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017. Marshall won 31-28.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State RB Izzy Matthews, #35 finds a hole in between Marshall Thundering Herd defensive lineman Ryan Bee #91 and Marshall Thundering Herd defensive lineman Channing Hames #94 in the second quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State head coach Mike Bobo greets Colorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup #4 during pregame warmups at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens #7, center, scores a touchdown son a keeper against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the fourth quarter keeping the Rams in the game during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017. Marshall went on to win 31-28.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMarshall Thundering Herd wide receiver Tyre Brady #8 makes a catch for long yardage against Colorado State Rams safety Justin Sweet #29 in the second quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017. Colorado State Rams linebacker Max McDonald #31 and Colorado State Rams safety Jordan Fogal #11 pursue Brady.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Detrich Clark #8 crosses the goal line for a touchdown after a short reception against Marshall Thundering Herd safety Nazeeh Johnson #13 in the second quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup #4 can't get ahold of this deep pass under coverage by Marshall Thundering Herd defensive back Rodney Allen #11 in the second quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams offensive lineman Jake Bennett #77 hoists Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens #7 in the air after Stevens scored a touchdown against Marshall in the second quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens #7 escapes Marshall Thundering Herd defensive lineman Davon Durant #36 heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a keeper in the second quarter during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State University marching band performs at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Fan Fest before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State University Golden Poms perform at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Fan Fest before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCam the Ram leads Colorado State cheerleaders and the CSU Marching band to the Fan Fest before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA member of the Colorado State University marching band at the ready for a performance in the Fan Fest area at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMore cow bell for Santa Claus who joins Split Decision band members Bruce Michael, center, and Jeff Gilmore at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Fan Fest before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJessie Storehouse, left, whoops up on her brother Jack Stonehouse in a joust match at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Fan Fest before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State Rams fan John Leinweber from Ft. Collins Colorado sports the team colors tailgating at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostKacey DiMarco, left, mother of Colorado State Rams offensive lineman Trae Moxley #60 and Stacey Stevens, center, mother of Colorado State Rams quarterback Nick Stevens #7 line dance inside the CSU Alumni tent at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado State University cheerleaders perform at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Fan Fest before the game featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Marshall Thundering Herd Dec. 16, 2017.
Colorado State University defensive coordinator Marty English instructs Colorado State Rams linebacker Trey Sutton #13 during pregame before taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State University defensive coordinator Marty English during pregame before taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State University defensive coordinator Marty English during pregame before taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado State head coach Mike Bobo during pregame warmups at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
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Colorado State Rams teammates offensive lineman Tyler Bjorklund #73, offensive lineman Zack Golditch #61, tight end Dalton Fackrell #30, and offensive lineman Jake Bennett #77 reflect while the marching band plays the school songs after losing the Gildan New Mexico Bowl to the Marshall Thundering Herd 31-28 at Dreamstyle Stadium Dec. 16, 2017.
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Getting your player ready...
The Colorado State Rams faced the Marshall Thundering Herd during the New Mexico Bowl at Dreamstyle Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Dec. 16, 2017.