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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 1: Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) kisses the Rocky Mountain Showdown trophy as its held by wide receiver Shay Fields (1) after their win over the Colorado State Rams 17-3 on September 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) 5 Sep 1998: General view of the Colorado Buffaloes offense facing the Colorado State Rams defense during a game at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Buffaloes defeated the Rams 42-14. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport 5 Sep 1998: Quarterback Mike Moschetti #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes talks to head coach Rick Neuheisel during a game against the Colorado St. Rams at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Buffaloes defeated the Rams 42-14. Mandatory Credit: Bria 4 Sep 1999: Fans of the Colorado Buffalos cheer in the stadium during the game against the Colorado State Rams at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffalos 41-14. 4 Sep 1999: Kevin McDougal #36 of the Colorado State Rams carries the ball during the game against the Colorado Buffalos at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffalos 41-14. 1 Sep 2001: Quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt #11 of the Colorado State Rams runs with the ball during the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado. The Buffaloes defeated the Rams 41-14.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport 2 Sep 2000: Head Coach Gary Barnett of the Colorado Buffaloes congratulates Head Coach Sonny Lubick of the Colorado State Rams after the game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 28-24.Mandatory Credit: Rodolfo Ganzales /Allsport 2 Sep 2000: Frank Rice # 25 of the Colorado State Rams makes a flying catch as he gets tackled by Nate Wright #25 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the game at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 28-24.Mandatory Credit: Rodolfo Ganzales /Allsport DENVER - AUGUST 30: A fan of the University of Colorado Buffaloes watches the game against the Colorado State University Rams at Invesco Field at Mile High on August 30, 2003 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 42-35. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) DENVER - AUGUST 30: A University of Colorado Buffaloes fag is brought onto the field during the game against the Colorado State University Rams at Invesco Field at Mile High on August 30, 2003 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 42-35. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 4: Head coach Gary Barnett of the University of Colorado Buffaloes smiles with Joel Klatt #14 after Klatt scored a touchdown against the Colorado State University Rams on September 4, 2004 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 4: Quarterback Justin Holland #8 of the Colorado State University Rams sits on the field after a 24-27 loss against the University of Colorado Buffaloes on September 4, 2004 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 4: A general view of the University of Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State University Rams on September 4, 2004 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. The Buffaloes defeated the Rams 27-24. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 3: Wide receiver George Hill #27 of the Colorado State Rams dives for the end zone but is knocked out of bounds at the 3-yard line by cornerback Lorenzo Sims #22 of the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 3, 2005 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 31-28. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 3: Fans and students of the Colorado Buffaloes flood the field after kicker Mason Crosby #16 of Colorado won the game with a 47-yard field goal against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field on September 3, 2005 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 31-28. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER - SEPTEMBER 1: Head coach Dan Hawkins of the Colorado Buffaloes holds the trophy given to the winner of the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State Rams at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 1, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado won 31-28 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER - AUGUST 31: The Colorado State University Rams band performs prior to facing the University of Colorado Buffaloes at Invesco Field at Mile High on August 31, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 38-17 to win the Centennial Cup. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 06: The Colorado State Rams offense controld the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes as the sun sets at Folsom Field on September 6, 2009 in Boulder, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 23-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 06: Colorado State fans rush the field to celebrate with the Colorado State Rams after they defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 23-17 at Folsom Field on September 6, 2009 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 06: Ralphie V the Buffalo is escorted onto the field in support of the Colorado Buffaloes against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field on September 6, 2009 in Boulder, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 23-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER - SEPTEMBER 04: Student fans of the Colorado State Rams cheer on their team as they prepare to face the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 4, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER - SEPTEMBER 04: Safety Travis Sandersfield #19 of the Colorado Buffaloes intercepts a pass intended for Tyson Liggett #23 of the Colorado State Rams during the the Rocky Mountain Showdown at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 4, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 01: Head coach Jim McElwain of the Colorado State Rams celebrates with his team after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 01: Quarterback Jordan Webb #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes returns to the huddle as play signs are displayed on his bench against the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffs 22-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) (KO) CUCSU_KSO_31_08121 - The Colorado State Rams football take on the University of Colorado Buffaloes Sunday August 31, 2008, at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. CU's marching band warms up in the parking lot before the game. Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post (Photo By Kathryn Scott Osler/The Denver Post via Getty Images) (KG) CSU_CU -- CSU fans show there support for there team before the start of the The 2007 Qwest Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Colorado Buffaloes took on the Colorado State Rams at Invesco Field Saturday morning September 1, 2007. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO--08_22_06- Football coaches for University of Colorado at Boulder and Colorado State University in Ft. Collins attended the kick off luncheon for the CU-CSU Rocky Mountain Showdown between football rivals CU and CSU. CU coach Dan Hawkins and CSU coach Sonny Lubick attended the luncheon then took part in a trivia bowl. The showdown will be in September and will be held at Invesco Field at Mile High. The luncheon was held in the Korbel Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center. ABOVE: CSU coach Sonny Lubick addresses the audience as CU coach Dan Hawkins listens during the luncheon at the Qwest Rocky Mountain Showdown Kickoff Luncheon. PHOTO BY HELEN H. RICHARDSON (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO, (SEPTEMBER 09, 2006) -- Rams wide receiver Kory Sperry hauled in a Caleb Hanie touchdown pass in the second quarter to go up 14-10 over the Buffs. CU met CSU at Invesco Field Saturday afternoon. (DENVER POST STAFF PHOTO BY KARL GEHRING) (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO--A Colorado University football player holds the Centennial trophy heading to the locker room after winning the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Saturday afternoon. CU won 28-14. Andy Cross, The Denver Post (Photo By Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO--Colorado State LB, James Skelton, dejected on the sidelines after loosing to Colorado University for the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Saturday afternoon. CU won 28-14. Andy Cross, The Denver Post (Photo By Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) CAUGHT OUT OF BOUNDS???--CU vs. CSU FOOTBALL--8-31-02-- This catch by CSU WR Joey Cuppari was ruled out of bounds during the second quarter at the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Invesco at Mile High Stadium Saturday. CU defensive back Phil Jackson defends at left. CSU beat CU 19-14. DENVER POST STAFF PHOTO BY GLENN ASAKAWA (Photo By Glenn Asakawa/The Denver Post via Getty Images) CSU #10 Landon Jones - The Rams win over the Buffaloes on Saturday August 31st at Invesco Field at Mile High. CU vs CSU DENVER POST PHOTO BY GLENN ASAKAWA (Photo By Glenn Asakawa/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 01: Wide receiver Paul Richardson #6 of the Colorado Buffaloes makes a 75 yard pass reception for a 75 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Buffs defeated the Colorado State Rams 41-27 to win the 2013 Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 01: Tight end Kivon Cartwright #86 of the Colorado State Rams attempts to make a pass reception and is upended by defensive back Parker Orms #13 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the 2013 Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Buffs defeated the Rams 41-27. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - AUGUST 29: The Colorado State Rams celebrate with the Centennial Cup after defeating the the Colorado Buffaloes 31-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - AUGUST 29: The Centennial Cup is up for grabs as the Colorado State Rams face he Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 31-17 to capture the Centennial Cup. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 19: Wyatt Bryan #96 of the Colorado State Rams walks off the field as the Colorado Buffaloes celebrate after Tedric Thompson #9 of the Colorado Buffaloes blocked a field goal attempt by Bryan in overtime during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 19, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 27-24 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) September 19 2015: Colorado State Rams Wide Receiver, Xavier Williams (84) blocks a game winning field goal attempt at the end of regulation play during the Rocky Mountain Showdown between the Colorado University Buffaloes and the Colorado State University Rams at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images) DENVER, CO - September 02: A fired up Colorado University student section during the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High September 02, 2016. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO - September 02: The Colorado Buffaloes celebrate with the students after defeating the Colorado State Rams 44-7 winning Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High September 02, 2016. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 1: Chris Carlson works on some sidewalk chalk art prior to the Colorado Buffaloes Colorado State Rams game on September 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado at Sports Authority Field. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 1: Colorado State Rams head coach Mike Bobo and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre chat before their game on September 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado during gate Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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