The Colorado State-Air Force rivalry dates back to 1957, when CSU got the series going with a 20-7 win on the road in Colorado Springs. AF won the next meeting in 1958, and CSU would never lead the series again.
Overall, the Academy owns a 32-20-1 advantage all time in the rivalry. A 31-0 blowout win for the Falcons in 1968 was the first ever game played at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.
In 1980, the Ram-Falcon Trophy came to be. Former CSU ROTC commander Shelly Godkin is credited with the idea of creating the trophy to represent the rivalry.