Colorado State coach Jay Norvell wants in-state rivalry matchup with Colorado to be played every year

LAS VEGAS — This season the Colorado-Colorado State rivalry game returns to Fort Collins, Colorado for the first time since 2015. If Rams coach Jay Norvell got his way, it’s a game that would be played every year. 

“I think rivalries are what make college football special,” Norvell said. “It’s an in-state rivalry game and it’s been a special game for a long time to the people of Colorado. … I do wish we played them every year because it’s a rivalry and I think it’s something the fans love and the players love to play in those kinds of games.” 

After this year, the two schools are not scheduled to play again until 2029. There are six matchups scheduled between 2029-38, but plenty of gaps in between. The rivals met every year between 1995 to 2019. 

The game between Colorado and Colorado State was the fifth-most-watched regular season game last year with 9.3 million viewers. Colorado coach Deion Sanders was a major driver of interest in the game, which amazingly fielded the ratings despite taking place in the late-night window. 

Despite coming into the game as 23.5-point underdogs, the Rams held their own in a tight 43-35 double-overtime loss. Three different receivers posted 100 yards and quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi broke on the national scene. It brought attention to tight end Dallin Holker, who was named an All-American and signed with the New Orleans Saints. 

“I think we aspire to be a program that plays in big games and gets recognized nationally,” Norvell said. “It’s important to play well when you play on national TV. You want people to know about your school. We’ve got a great place. We’ve got a fantastic school, great stadium, incredible fanbase. As our program continues to play well, more people are going to see…

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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2024-07-11 18:11:22

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