The No. 18 CU Buffs will host the Colorado State Rams Saturday for this year’s matchup
The Rocky Mountain Showdown returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, to Folsom Field in Boulder. This is the 92nd meeting between the Colorado State Rams and the University of Colorado Buffaloes. The No. 18 Buffs look to take a sixth straight win and their 10th in the teams' last 11 meetings. Though CU is riding the wave of success behind head coach Deion Sanders after wins against TCU and Nebraska, the ranked team in the past six meetings is 0-6.
Colorado State Rams player John Ivlov eludes University of Colorado Buffaloes defender Greg Lindsey on his way to scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of No. 12 CU’s 37-17 win on September 6, 1992 in Boulder. The victory was the fourth of an eight-win streak by the Buffs – tied for the second longest run in the series. From 1934 to 1947 the Buffs rattled off 12 straight wins.
Head Coach Sonny Lubick of the Colorado State Rams gets soaked by his team during the post-game interviews after CSU’s 28-24 win over the No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes on September 2, 2000 at Mile High Stadium in Denver. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 28-24. The series has seen one of the teams ranked in the head-to-head matchup 11 times with the unranked opponent winning each of the past 6. 2000’s Showdown was the third of six straight that saw one of the two teams ranked.
The University of Colorado Buffaloes upset the No. 24 Colorado State University Rams 41-14 on September 1, 2001. The series has seen one of the teams ranked in the head-to-head matchup 11 times with the unranked opponent winning each of the past 6. 2001’s Showdown was the third of six that saw the one of the two teams ranked. split the series 3-3 in what could be considered the golden age of the rivalry. CU enters the 2023 matchup at Boulder ranked No. 18, while the Rams are 0-1.
Quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt of the Colorado State University Rams high steps past safety J.J. Billingsley of the University of Colorado Buffaloes during the CU’s 42-35 upset win at Invesco Field at Mile High on August 30, 2003 in Denver, Colorado. The series has seen one of the teams ranked in the head-to-head matchup 11 times with the unranked opponent winning each of the past 6. 2003’s Showdown was the sixth of six straight that saw one of the two teams ranked.
CSU students await the Rocky Mountain Showdown in a parking lot at Invesco Field at Mile High on Sunday. The University of Colorado football team takes on Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Invesco Field at MIle High in Denver. CU masco"CHIP" takes a spin on a mechanical bull in the parking lot before the game.
Garrett Grayson of the Colorado State Rams throws against the Colorado Buffaloes defense during the second half of the Buffaloes' 41-27 Rocky Mountain Showdown win at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. New Colorado State University head coach, Jim McElwain, enters the field for warm-ups against Colorado University for annual Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium Saturday afternoon.CU's Tyler McCulloch dives for the touchdown in the second quarter. The University of Colorado football team takes on Colorado State University for the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.
CU's Derrick Webb sacks CSU quarterback Garrett Grayson in the Rocky Mountain Showdown.<!--IPTC: CU's Derrick Webb takes down CSU quarterback Garrett Grayson for a sack in the third quarter. The University of Colorado football team takes on Colorado State University for the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.
Parker Orms of the Colorado Buffaloes breaks up a pass intended for Tyree Simmons of the Colorado State Rams during the second period of Rocky Mountain Showdown win at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 1, 2013. The days when NCAA players are paid is fast approaching, writes David B. Magee.
Colorado State Rams receiver Rashard Higgins runs beneath the lights during the second half of the Colorado Buffs' 27-24 overtime Rocky Mountain Showdown win. The Colorado State Rams played the University of Colorado Buffs on Sept. 19, 2015. Kenneth Olugbode, of CU, scores on the interception return. The University of Colorado wins the Rocky Mountain Showdown 27-24 in overtime.
University of Colorado football players celebrate with fans after winning the Rocky Mountain Showdown in 2015. Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau tries to escape the grasp of Colorado State Rams defensive back Jake Schlager in the first quarter during the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High September 02, 2016.
Shay Fields, left, and Devin Ross do their touchdown dance during the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium in Denver on Sept. 2, 2016. Colorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup stretches out for a pass but can't hang on as Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Isaiah Oliver 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.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre shakes hands with Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ryan Moeller on the bench late in the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Show down on Sept. 1, 2017 in Denver. Colorado State students tailgating before the the Rocky Mountain Showdown featuring CU and the Colorado State Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High August 31, 2018.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre talks to his team during the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Aug. 31, 2018.
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