Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5), left, signs autographs while holding the Centennial Cup as teammate Travis Hunter (12) acknowledges fans after defeating the Colorado State Rams 28-9, winning the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) scores a touchdown against Colorado State Rams defensive back Henry Blackburn (11), left, and Colorado State Rams defensive back Dominic Morris (4) in the second quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) motions for Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Preston Hodge (24) to run to the fans after Hodge intercepted a pass from Colorado State Rams quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) in the third quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) makes a catch for a touchdown against Colorado State Rams defensive back Dom Jones (7) in the third quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Colorado State Rams in the third quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) and CU cornerback DJ McKinney (8) bring down Colorado State Rams running back Justin Marshall (29) in the first quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado State Rams fans enjoy a tailgate party before the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders arrives at Canvas Stadium for the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State Rams in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado State Rams fans enjoy a tailgate party before the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
The Colorado State Rams take the field for the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado State Rams mascot Cam the Ram and its handlers make their way around the field before the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado State fans have a not-so-warm greeting for Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders as he makes his traditional jog half way around the field before the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State Rams at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders jogs half way around the field before the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State Rams at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
A member of a parachute team drops into Canvas Stadium with the American Flag for the Rocky Mountain Showdown between the Colorado State Rams and the Colorado Buffaloes in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado State Rams fans before the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Micah Welch (29) gains a few yards against Colorado State Rams defensive lineman Gabe Kirschke (58) in the first quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) gives a thumbs down to the Colorado State Rams fans after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) makes a catch for a first down against Colorado State Rams defensive back Elias Larry (3) in the second quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado State Rams quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) throws a pass that was intercepted by Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the third quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Colorado Buffaloes safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) keeps his eyes on Fowler-Nicolosi. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) intercepts a pass intended for Colorado State Rams wide receiver Caleb Goodie (2) in the third quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado State Rams head coach Jay Norvell takes the field for the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sets to throw against the Colorado State Rams in the first quarter at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, right, greets Colorado State Rams head coach Jay Norvell mid-field at the end of the game at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Colorado won the Rocky Mountain Showdown 28-9. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) holds the Centennial Cup after defeating the Colorado State Rams 28-9, winning the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, September 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5), left, signs autographs while holding the Centennial Cup as teammate Travis Hunter (12) acknowledges fans after defeating the Colorado State Rams 28-9, winning the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium in Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Getting your player ready...
The Colorado Buffaloes beat the Colorado State Rams 28-9 in the rivalry Rocky Mountain Showdown game on Saturday Sept. 14, 2024, at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo. It was the 92nd meeting of the teams, and the first time the Showdown has been hosted in Fort Collins since 1996.


























