The Colorado Buffaloes football team is set to take on their in-state rivals, the Colorado State Rams, this Friday in the 89th annual Rocky Mountain Showdown. Both teams are eager to fight for the Centennial Trophy, but only one will get to take it home. So how will things play out at Sports Authority Field? Here is some insight to help answer that question.
The Rams opened their 2017 campaign with a 58-27 thumping of the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday. CSU looked well prepared and explosive from both sides of the football field, indicating they will be tougher competition than most people expected.