Clash at Sonny Lubick Field: Colorado State Rams vs New Mexico Lobos in Football Showdown
As the Colorado State Rams prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium, fans are anticipating a competitive game. The Rams, coming off a narrow victory with a score of 20-18 against the Lobos, will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage in Fort Collins.
The recent performance of the Rams has been a mix of highs and lows. In their last three games, they've experienced both ends of the spectrum – from an impressive win over San Jose State Spartans with 42 points scored to a tough loss against Illinois State Redbirds where they managed only 19 points. Their most challenging defeat came at the hands of Florida Gators with a significant gap in scoring, ending at 48-10.
Despite these fluctuations, there are positive trends for the Rams. Their offense showed resilience and capability by putting up strong numbers against San Jose State Spartans – achieving six touchdowns and demonstrating efficiency in both red zone and goal-to-go situations. However, ball security has been an issue as seen in their game against Florida Gators where they lost three fumbles.
Defensively, there's room for improvement after failing to record any sacks or interceptions against Illinois State Redbirds but managing six sacks during their win over San Jose State Spartans shows potential for disruption.
Special teams have had varied success; while punting averages were high across games, field goal percentages have been inconsistent which could be crucial in tight matchups like the upcoming one.
The venue itself may play into Colorado's hands as they return to familiar turf where crowd support can provide an extra boost. With mixed results on artificial surfaces this season, maintaining discipline and minimizing penalties will be key factors if they hope to secure another home win.
Fans can catch all the action on SportsNet SW when these two teams collide on October 13th at 8 PM local time (20:00 UTC) from Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium located in Fort Collins, CO.