Learn about Colorado State Rams football program and its history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Colorado State Rams, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, are one of the oldest programs in the Pac-12, originating from a game in January 1893. Initially known as Colorado Agricultural College, they adopted the Rams nickname in 1957. Their football history includes a significant rivalry with Wyoming, many conference titles, and they achieved their first bowl win in 1990 under head coach Earle Bruce. Current efforts continue to build on their historical legacy as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Colorado State Rams first played in January 1893 against Longmont Academy.
- •The program was initially named Colorado Agricultural College.
- •Key historical rival is Wyoming, known for the Border War.
- •The Rams won their first bowl game in 1990 under Earle Bruce.
- •Colorado State became a full state university in 1957.
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"Out in Fort Collins, Colorado, lies one of the oldest programs in the Pac-12, the Colorado State Rams. The Rams played their first game in January of 1893 against Longmont Academy. They went by the nickname of the school’s acronym, the CACs, and their colors were decided by the orange and green ribbons players and […]
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