Colorado vs. Colorado State football history: Head-to-Head, Records and more

Colorado vs. Colorado State has been one of the longest rivalries
Colorado vs. Colorado State has been one of the longest rivalries

The rivalry between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams has gone through a lot of changes in recent years. With their upcoming matchup this weekend, it is time to revisit the Rocky Mountain Showdown and look at its history.

They have played almost annually since the rivalry began, recently in a neutral site inside of the home of the Denver Broncos to fit more fans of both schools.


Colorado vs. Colorado State Head-to-Head

The Buffaloes have the advantage in this rivalry as they currently hold a 67-22-2 record against the Rams. They have also won the previous five meetings between these programs heading into their 2023 matchup. The winner of this game is awarded the Centennial Cup and it is on the line every time these two teams face off against each other on the football field.


How long has the rivalry between Colorado and Colorado State been going on?

This rivalry has been going on for more than 100 years. The first game of the Rocky Mountain Showdown happened on Feb. 10, 1893. In that game, the Buffaloes racked up a 70-6 road win over the Rams.


When was the last time Colorado beat Colorado State?

The last time that the Buffaloes defeated the Rams was last season. The game was played in Denver and the Buffaloes were able to pick up a 52-31 victory. Alex Fontenot had a massive game as he finished with 19 rushing attempts for 125 yards with three rushing touchdowns.

The Buffaloes also forced a pair of interceptions by Mikial Onu and the team finished with a pair of sacks defensively.


When was the last time Colorado State beat Colorado?

The last time the Rams were victorious over the Buffaloes was in the 2014 season. That game was also played in Denver and the Rams came away with a 31-17 victory.

Dee Hart led the offense as he was a force running the ball. He ran 22 times for 139 yards with a pair of rushing touchdowns while also adding three receptions for 35 yards.

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