Rivalry Games

The Rocky Mountain Showdown

The last seven meetings between the Rams and CU Buffs have been decided by seven points or less and 25 points total, including CSU’s 14-10 triumph in ‘06 and a 23-17 win in '09 at Folsom Field. Across the nation over the last six years, only LSU-Auburn (14 combined points in four years) is believed to have matched the intensity of the CU-CSU rivalry. 

The Border War - Battle for the Bronze Boot

The Bronze Boot is a traveling trophy that symbolizes Colorado State’s series with Wyoming, which reaches its 101st game in 2009. 

The boot was established in 1968 by ROTC detachments at both schools.  It is a bronzed combat boot originally worn in Vietnam by Dan Romero, a graduate of Colorado State.  Since its inception, CSU has a 21-20 advantage in Bronze Boot games and leads the all-time series 54-40-5.

Ram-Falcon Challenge

The Ram-Falcon Trophy originated in 1980 to highlight the competition and sportsmanship in the series between Colorado State and Air Force. 

The wood-carved trophy was produced by local artist Bill Wrage.  The Air Force ROTC detachment on the CSU campus initiated the creation of the trophy, which is held in possession of the winning program following the game each year until the following contest.  The Ram-Falcon Trophy is displayed on the sidelines of the stadium of the team in possession of the award from the previous season.  To date, the Ram-Falcon series is tied, 13-13.