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Rocky Mountain Showdown: 10 things we learned about the Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado State Rams

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Finally, the speculation is over and the games are underway.

College football season is officially here, and after Colorado’s 17-3 victory over Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown, both schools move ahead with a much sharper picture of where they stand.

Here are 10 things we learned from Friday night’s game, with Colorado now 1-0 and CSU at 1-1.

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1. Extending plays will be critical for Steven Montez. CU’s 6-foot-5, 225-pound quarterback is a fluid runner who completed several passes outside the pocket with impressive improvisation. Good thing the Buffs have a wealth of talented receivers who can adjust on the fly, like Shay Fields did in the second quarter, streaking into the end zone.