Deputy Sports Editor
Matt L. Stephens
Matt L. Stephens is a former deputy sports editor for The Denver Post.
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Stephens: Pencil in CU’s Steven Montez to win the Heisman. Lousy Colorado State is becoming a kingmaker
CU Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez was nearly perfect against Colorado State. The Rams have that effect on people.

NFC South 2018 preview: NFL’s toughest division is trouble for Buccaneers
Team to beat in the NFC South Atlanta. The loss of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan took a toll on the Falcons last season, but they were still able to make...

Kansas City Chiefs 2018 preview: Can Patrick Mahomes continue KC’s success?
Odds are good Mahomes can push the Chiefs to their fourth straight postseason. Not only does he have reliable targets in wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins and tight...

Denver Sports Omelette: Are Colorado State and CU crazy? They’re giving each other too much respect ahead of Rocky Mountain Showdown
No one wants to give their opponent bulletin board material, but Colorado State and CU are showing each other too much respect ahead of the Rocky Mountain Showdown.

AFC South preview 2018: Blake Bortles and the Jaguars are more than a punchline
A preview of the 2018 AFC South division, from new faces to impact rookies to a prediction of the order of finish.

NFC East 2018 preview: With or without Carson Wentz, Eagles in good shape
A preview of the 2018 NFC East division, from new faces to impact rookies to a prediction of the order of finish.

Colorado Buffs miss Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay’s leadership — and his hair
BOULDER – Phillip Lindsay’s last four Labor Day weekends have revolved around the Rocky Mountain Showdown. This week, he’s a little busy securing a Denver Broncos roster spot to focus...

Stephens: Colorado State’s football season appears DOA
Hawaii was supposed to be the gimme. One win before what appears destined to be a three-game losing streak against the Power 5. The Rams are looking down the barrel...

Stephens: Colorado State football has enough dead traditions. Make Zero Week a CSU holiday
Traditions and Colorado State don’t pair well. Dead traditions, sure. Fum’s Song. Lining rails of the student section with liquor bottles. Even the the Rams’ biggest rivalry is about to...

Colorado high school football scoreboard: Week 1
Results from the first week of prep football action across Colorado.