This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this episode, Joel and Mike break down CSU’s 35-13 Border War win over Wyoming and a Saturday that finally gave Rams fans genuine reason for optimism. From a record crowd and students storming the field with the Bronze Boot to Hauss Hejny’s five-touchdown debut, an opportunistic defense that forced four turnovers and a disciplined team that avoided the costly mistakes of years past, CSU simply looked different under Jim Mora. The guys discuss Pryce Tracy’s promising offense, RJ Vick’s three touchdowns, the new Adidas look and why the biggest takeaway may be that CSU finally looks like a well-coached, competent football team. Plus, they look ahead to Southern Utah and what this encouraging start could mean for the Rams moving forward.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

With kickoff finally here, Joel and Mike look ahead to Jim Mora’s CSU debut and a Border War matchup that could immediately set the tone for a new era of Rams football. They break down an offseason of massive change in Fort Collins, from CSU’s move to the Pac-12 and new Adidas uniforms to a revamped roster and an athletic department that appears more committed than ever to building a winning football program. The guys discuss what they’ll be watching for against Wyoming, including CSU’s still-unannounced starting quarterback, whether 60+ new players can come together quickly, the battle in the trenches, and whether Mora’s emphasis on discipline and attention to detail will finally produce a cleaner, tougher football team. They also make their predictions for the Border War and define what would make Mora’s first season a success. Plus, after last week’s memorable conversation with Jim McElwain, Joel and Mike look back at some of their favorite guests and moments from six years of RamNation Radio.

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This 200th RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Former Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain joins RamNation Radio for a memorable look back at the era that produced CSU’s last 10-win season and last bowl victory. Coach Mac shares stories from taking over a struggling Rams program, why recruiting Colorado was so important, beating CU twice in three years, the unforgettable 2013 New Mexico Bowl comeback over Washington State, going toe-to-toe with No. 1 Alabama and the 2014 breakthrough that put CSU back on the national map. He also talks Garrett Grayson, Shaq Barrett, Rashard Higgins, the importance of the Border War and why he believed CSU deserved more respect nationally. Now retired, McElwain reflects on his return to Fort Collins and seeing Canvas Stadium for the first time, weighs in on today’s transfer portal and NIL-driven college football, laughs about some of the bizarre moments that followed him later in his career (i.e., Connor Stallions and the infamous shark photo), and explains why he thinks Jim Mora is a great fit to finally get the Rams winning again.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this episode, CSU Hall of Famer and eight-year NFL veteran Sean Moran joins Joel and Mike to relive some of the greatest moments in Colorado State football history, including his legendary 77-yard fumble return in the 1994 upset of No. 6 Arizona, the Rams’ breakthrough win at BYU and an unforgettable Border War comeback against Wyoming. He touches on three Border War wins, as this year’s version looms just two weeks away. Moran shares what made Sonny Lubick’s teams special, tells stories about former teammates including Joey Porter, and offers his perspective on why the program struggled to sustain that success in the years that followed. He also looks ahead to a new era under Jim Mora, who coached Moran with the San Francisco 49ers, and explains why Mora’s blue-collar approach reminds him of Lubick. Plus, Moran discusses what it means to now watch his son Jack compete on CSU’s defensive line and why he believes the pieces are in place for the Rams to start building something special again.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

Colorado State Athletic Director John Weber joins RamNation for a wide-ranging conversation at one of the most consequential moments in CSU athletics history. With the Rams officially in the Pac-12, Weber discusses what the move means for CSU, the importance of having every football game on linear television, and why he believes Colorado State has the size, facilities, alumni base and resources of a power-conference program. He also dives into the remarkable growth in donor support, 12,000-plus football season tickets sold, CSU’s new Adidas partnership, major facility upgrades, plans to expand the Rams’ presence in Denver, revenue sharing and the future of the College Football Playoff. Weber also explains his confidence in Ram football head coach Jim Mora and lays out the three games CSU must win moving forward: the competitive game, the brand game, and the financial game. Listen to today’s episode to learn Weber’s vision for CSU athletics and why he believes the Rams are positioned for something much bigger.

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this episode, the Fort Collins Coloradoan's Kevin Lytle joins to give his observations from the first day of football camp, and all the latest CSU and Pac-12 news, including:

• The school's new deal with Adidas and what it means for uniforms and NIL opportunities
• New turf for the football fields
• The latest with the Protect College Sports Act
• The latest with the Pac-12/Mountain West settlement
• Men's basketball's latest recruit
• And much more

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this episode, Texas State president Dr. Kelly Damphousse discusses why Texas State chose the Pac-12, what the move means beyond athletics, and how the conference can elevate universities academically and nationally. He also shares his thoughts on:

• Why Colorado State feels like a natural rival
• His admiration for CSU President Amy Parsons
• The future of Pac-12 expansion
• NIL, revenue sharing and the transfer portal
• Federal legislation and the future of college athletics
• And much more

Whether you're a Colorado State fan, Texas State supporter or simply interested in the future of the Pac-12, give this one a listen!

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This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear.

In this installmet, Joel and Mike are joined by CSU beat writer Kevin Lytle to break down CSU’s first spring football camp under Jim Mora, including the QB battle between Hauss Hejny and K’Saan Farrar, key standouts, and how the program’s new culture is translating. On the basketball side, the guys discuss the Rams bringing back most of their core heading into the Pac-12, how CSU pulled off such rare roster retention, and what it says about CSU’s rev share/NIL. They also give a brief look at the highly heralded incoming recruiting class and what to expect from Ali Farokhmanesh’s squad next season.

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