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Colorado State Rams Dominate Wyoming Cowboys with Impressive Ground Game and Aerial Strikes

The Colorado State Rams improved their season record to 7-3 after securing a victory over the Wyoming Cowboys, who now stand at 2-8. The game ended with the Rams leading 24-10, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. The encounter at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium drew an attendance of 36,720 fans, witnessing the Rams' strategic gameplay unfold.


Sep 16, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams tight end Dallin Holker (5) celebrates with wide receiver Tory Horton (14) after a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes during the fourth quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Game Highlights


The Colorado State offense was on full display, amassing a total of 446 yards against the Cowboys. Key to their success was their balanced attack through both passing and rushing efforts. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi led the aerial assault with an impressive completion rate of 83 percent for a total of 198 yards and two touchdowns. His longest pass was a significant contributor to the scoreboard, connecting for a touchdown that spanned 53 yards.


On the ground, the Rams were unstoppable, chalking up 248 rushing yards from 44 attempts which translated into an average gain of six yards per carry. Avery Morrow and Justin Marshall were pivotal in this regard; Morrow rushed for 84 yards including a touchdown while Marshall added another dimension with his team-high rush of 104 yards.


Special teams also played their part in this comprehensive team performance. Bryan Hansen's kickoffs totaled an impressive distance covering several key plays that kept Wyoming pinned back in their half.


Defensive Standouts


While Colorado State's offense stole headlines, its defense ensured stability by limiting Wyoming to just ten points throughout four quarters. Despite not recording any sacks or interceptions during this matchup, they managed three tackles for loss which contributed significantly towards halting Wyoming's offensive drives.


Looking Ahead


The next challenge for Colorado State will be against Fresno State Bulldogs at Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno on November 23rd at 10:30 PM EDT. Fans eager to follow this upcoming game can tune into CBS Sports Network via satellite channel number 221 for live coverage.


As we anticipate another exciting matchup featuring Colorado State Rams' quest for victory on foreign turf against Fresno State Bulldogs, sharing insights and engaging discussions about this recent triumph could spark interesting debates among fans across various platforms.

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