The first opponent the Rams will face in their new on-campus stadium will be the Abilene Christian Wildcats.
Colorado State announced its 2017 non-conference football schedule Wednesday. It is highlighted by a trio of Power-5 opponents.
CSU will open the 2017 season Sept. 2 against in-state rival University of Colorado Buffaloes. The semi-annual matchup will once again take place at Sports Authority Field. The Rams will then host Abilene Christian Sept. 9 in what will be the first game at the new on-campus stadium.
The following week, the Rams will make the trip to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide Sept.