Is Tory Horton playing today? Colorado State's WR's availability for Week 3 explored

Tory Horton has been in the spotlight for the Colorado State Rams (1-1) heading into their Week 3 game against the Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) on Saturday. The wideout has featured in both games for the Rams this season but reportedly picked up a knock against UNCO in Week 2 on Saturday

Is Tory Horton playing today vs. Colorado?

Colorado State WR Tory Horton - Source: Imagn

As per reports, Horton is questionable to face Colorado on Saturday. The wideout is dealing with a groin injury and it's uncertain whether he will play in Week 3.

Tory Horton injury update: What happened to Colorado WR?

Colorado State coach Jay Norvell provided an update on Horton on Monday, saying he expects the receiver to play against Deion Sanders' Colorado.

"Tory is sore but I think he’s going to be available to play, so we’ll see how he progresses over the week." Norvell said.

Horton reportedly picked up his groin injury in the third quarter of Colorado State's 38-17 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday. The receiver recorded 65 yards on three receptions before exiting the game. Horton went into the injury tent and then to the locker room.

Horton posted 31 yards on five receptions in Colorado State's 52-0 defeat against Texas in Week 1.

When will Tory Horton return?

As things stand, there is no confirmed timeline for Horton's return. However, Rams coach Jay Norvell expects the player to return against Colorado on Saturday.

College Football Week 3: How to watch Colorado vs. Colorado State?

The Colorado vs. Colorado State matchup will be broadcast live on CBS. Fans without cable can live stream the game on Fubo.

The in-state matchup between the two Colorado teams will kick off at 7:30 p.m. from Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium, in Fort Collins, Colorado.

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: CBS
• Live stream: Fubo