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CSU football notes: Walk-on Jakob Buys awarded scholarship

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FORT COLLINS — Monday night, Jakob Buys joined the ranks of a scholarship player on Colorado State's football team.

Head coach Mike Bobo tweeted out a photo of he and the junior defensive lineman from Ralston Valley High School, announcing the decision Monday night.

Bobo recalled showing up in the summer and seeing Buys working out early in the morning, knowing he had to get his work in before going to his job to help pay for school. Now that money can be used elsewhere.

"I'm really, really excited for Jakob.