/tags/football Football en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:27:42 GMT /sports/2024-12-28/byu-stymies-sanders-hunter-in-36-14-victory-over-colorado-in-the-alamo-bowl With two dynamic stars playing their final college game, the 20th-ranked Buffaloes were blown out 36-14 by No. 17 BYU in the Alamo Bowl. Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner and two-way sensation, caught four passes for a game-high 106 yards and a touchdown. Shedeur Sanders, the son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, was 16-of-23 passing for 208 yards with two TDs and two interceptions. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:27:42 GMT /sports/2024-12-28/byu-stymies-sanders-hunter-in-36-14-victory-over-colorado-in-the-alamo-bowl Associated Press /sports/2024-12-28/four-turnovers-doom-colorado-state-in-43-17-loss-to-miami-ohio-at-the-arizona-bowl Kevin Davis had a career-high 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just nine carries and Jordan Brunson also ran for two TDs for Miami (Ohio). The Rams were making their first bowl appearance since 2017. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 01:45:33 GMT /sports/2024-12-28/four-turnovers-doom-colorado-state-in-43-17-loss-to-miami-ohio-at-the-arizona-bowl Associated Press /sports/2024-09-16/the-hype-was-high-and-a-record-breaking-crowd-buzzed-at-the-2024-rocky-mountain-showdown There were high hopes for Colorado State fans as Colorado came to Fort Collins for the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Saturday. But it was Colorado who prevailed, 28-9. Rams fans will have to wait until 2029 for revenge. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:58:15 GMT /sports/2024-09-16/the-hype-was-high-and-a-record-breaking-crowd-buzzed-at-the-2024-rocky-mountain-showdown Michael Lyle /news/2024-08-28/colorado-state-footballs-10-most-important-players-and-what-rams-need-from-them-in-2024 What does the Colorado State football team need to shine to have a successful 2024? Kevin Lytle reports for The Coloradoan. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:25:06 GMT /news/2024-08-28/colorado-state-footballs-10-most-important-players-and-what-rams-need-from-them-in-2024 Kevin Lytle, The Coloradoan /news/2024-05-08/joe-collier-former-bills-head-coach-and-architect-of-broncos-orange-crush-defense-dies-at-91 Joe Collier, the former Buffalo Bills head coach and architect of the Denver Broncos' famed "Orange Crush" defense, has died. He was 91. Wed, 08 May 2024 15:54:24 GMT /news/2024-05-08/joe-collier-former-bills-head-coach-and-architect-of-broncos-orange-crush-defense-dies-at-91 Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press /news/2024-05-02/deion-sanders-son-respond-to-social-media-criticisms-over-how-coach-handled-transfers-at-colorado Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and his quarterback son, Shedeur, have taken to social media in response to a transfer being critical of how players were treated at the school. Thu, 02 May 2024 15:37:34 GMT /news/2024-05-02/deion-sanders-son-respond-to-social-media-criticisms-over-how-coach-handled-transfers-at-colorado Associated Press /news/2024-04-23/denver-broncos-introduce-new-uniforms-for-first-time-since-1997 The Denver Broncos unveiled new uniforms Monday with their first major changes since 1997. The "Mile High Collection" maintains the current helmet log and features a total of 10 uniform combinations, four jerseys and three helmets. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:19:28 GMT /news/2024-04-23/denver-broncos-introduce-new-uniforms-for-first-time-since-1997 Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press /news/2024-04-02/colorado-brings-in-hall-of-fame-defensive-lineman-warren-sapp-as-grad-assistant-to-work-with-buffs Deion Sanders has brought in Hall of Fame defensive lineman Warren Sapp as a graduate assistant to work with the Colorado Buffaloes. The grad assistant position paves the way for the 51-year-old Sapp to work more closely on the field with the team. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:31:19 GMT /news/2024-04-02/colorado-brings-in-hall-of-fame-defensive-lineman-warren-sapp-as-grad-assistant-to-work-with-buffs Pat Graham, Associated Press /news/2024-03-21/fracture-in-back-healed-colorado-quarterback-shedeur-sanders-takes-the-field-for-spring-practice Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders says he's healed from a fracture in his back that led to him missing the final game last season. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:15:48 GMT /news/2024-03-21/fracture-in-back-healed-colorado-quarterback-shedeur-sanders-takes-the-field-for-spring-practice Pat Graham, Associated Press /2024-02-09/the-chiefs-will-be-in-the-super-bowl-native-people-will-also-be-there-to-protest-their-name There are sports teams around the country who have Native American mascots or names, or use Native motifs and symbols. For decades, many groups have been fighting to remove these names and images. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 22:22:35 GMT /2024-02-09/the-chiefs-will-be-in-the-super-bowl-native-people-will-also-be-there-to-protest-their-name Yvette Fernandez