November 12th 2024.
As the Colorado State football team gears up for their highly anticipated Border War game against rival Wyoming, they have already accomplished a few of their goals for the season. With a guaranteed spot in a bowl game and one rivalry trophy proudly displayed at Canvas Stadium, the stakes are still high for the Rams. They have their sights set on reclaiming the Bronze Boot trophy and competing for the Mountain West Conference championship.
The game will take place on Friday night at Canvas Stadium, giving CSU the first opportunity to make strides towards their remaining goals. A victory would not only bring them closer to the conference championship, but also improve their record to 4-0 in Mountain West play with only two regular-season games left. Linebacker Chase Wilson expressed his excitement for the team's accomplishments, calling it "crazy" and a testament to their hard work and dedication. He sees it as a blessing and an exceptional opportunity for the team.
The last time CSU defeated Wyoming was in 2020, in a game that was played in an empty stadium due to the pandemic. The Cowboys have claimed victory in the past three meetings, but the games have been close, with a combined 11-point margin of victory. In their last meeting at Canvas Stadium in 2022, Wyoming narrowly escaped with a 14-13 win. This year, CSU has the chance to break that streak and secure a win on their home turf.
It has been four years since the Rams were bowl-eligible heading into the Border War game. In 2017, they also went on to play in a bowl game, but ultimately lost their last three out of four games, including the rivalry games against Air Force and Wyoming. This year, they have the opportunity to redeem themselves and defeat both of their rivals in the same season for the first time since 2015. Head coach Jay Norvell emphasized the importance of beating their rivals and achieving goals that have not been reached in a long time. He wants his team to make history and set new standards.
The Rams have been preparing for this game as if it were their last, even with a week off from playing. They understand the significance of the rivalry and have been focused on this game since their last victory over Nevada on November 2nd. Linebacker Chase Wilson described the game as "historic" and expressed his excitement for the emotions that will come with it.
While the Rams are determined to bring home the Bronze Boot on Friday night, they also see it as a stepping stone towards their ultimate goal of competing for and winning the Mountain West championship. In the past two seasons, CSU has only won a total of six Mountain West games. A victory against Wyoming would bring them to four wins this season, with two more games remaining against Fresno State and Utah State. Coach Norvell has instilled a mindset of continuous improvement and the team is determined to keep pushing forward.
As the Rams enter this crucial game, they are fully aware of their history with Wyoming and the importance of this rivalry. They have worked hard and set their goals high, and now they are ready to take the next step towards achieving them. With their sights set on the conference championship, the Rams will stop at nothing to secure a victory against their long-time rivals.
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