Events & Programs

CSU vs. CU Football Game

Updated August 25, 2009

The latest installment of this rivalry is slated for Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 5 p.m., broadcast on FSN. This game will mark the 81st meeting between the Colorado State Rams and the Colorado Buffaloes.

Rams, Buffs Extend Football Series Through 2020

2010-19 games in Denver, 2020 game in Fort Collins

On Monday, Paul Kowalczyk and Mike Bohn, the respective directors of athletics at Colorado State University and the University of Colorado, announced Monday a 10-year extension to their football series, Colorado State’s oldest and richest gridiron rivalry. The announcement was made in conjunction with the Metro Denver Sports Commission and Stadium Management Company. [more]

Friday, September 4

Rams on the Mall at Skyline Park
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
West side of the 16th Street Mall in Skyline Park
Calling all Ram fans! Join the CSU Spirit Squad and Cam the Ram on the mall to show your Ram pride, try your hand at the Rams' quarterback toss, and sign up for a chance to door win prizes.
Green display including Envirofit cookstove, solar and fashion
Bookstore trailer

Grill the Buffs Student Rally
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CSU Lory Student Center Plaza
Students and the campus community are invited to join coaches, players, CAM and the cheerleaders to kick-off the school year and show your Ram Pride in preparation for the battle against the CU Buffaloes!

Ram Rally at Lodo's
5:30-7:00 p.m., at 7 p.m after-party happy hour will begin on the rooftop
Lodo's Bar and Grill (1946 Market Street) in Denver
Free to all Ram Fans
CSU-inspired food, drink specials and giveaways
Appearance by Tony Frank, Paul Kowalczyk, former players, cheerleaders and both CAMS! [more]

College Colors Day
CSU supporters are encouraged to wear their Green and Gold to work and classes to show their Ram Pride. College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great by encouraging people across America to wear apparel of their favorite college or university throughout the day.

Sunday, September 6

Official CSU Alumni Association Tailgate
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. kickoff)
Boulder Marriott (2600 Canyon Blvd in Boulder), five blocks from Folsom Field

• $25 for Alumni Association members
• $33 for non members
• $15 for children under 12

Ticket includes full buffet dinner including buffalo burgers, veggie burgers, brats, chips, potato salad, fruit salad, cookies, brownies, and one beer (adult tickets w/valid ID). For the first 100 cars: free parking with tailgate purchase (much of it is secured, underground parking). Additional pay parking spots are available nearby.

Cheerleaders, CAM the Ram, the CSU Marching Band, and live music from The Commoners [more].

CSU vs. CU Game Kickoff
5:00 p.m. kickoff
Folsom Field at University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
TV: Fox Sports Network (FSN). No other football game, college or pro, will be on at that time.

Watch Parties

• Fort Collins
  • Buffalo Wild Wings (150 E. Harmony Road)
• CSU Alumni Association Hometown Huddle Watch Parties
  • C.B. & Potts in the DTC (6575 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood)
  • C.B. & Potts in Westminster (1257 W. 120th Ave., Westminster)
  • Whiskey Bar in Downtown Denver (2203 Larimer St. Denver)

Attendees encouraged to wear green and gold!

Show Your CSU Rams Spirit With FREE Downloads

CSURams.com has the following fan downloads now available for print-at-home:

• Cheer cards – "Go Rams" & "Beat the Buffs"
• Mini posters – Football & Volleyball
• Pocket schedules
• Desktop wallpaper

Select from a variety of posters and wallpapers!

For more information, visit csurams.com or call 800/491-RAMS.

For tickets to other games this season.

More information on student and alumni events to come.