Colorado State Rams NCAA Football News

James Aho's 27-yard field goal with 12 seconds left sent New Mexico to a 29-27 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night, ending the Lobos' 14-game losing streak.

Once upon a time, high school football teams rode star running backs to glory. That still happens today - see Ovid-Elsie, Chris Robinson and the 2008 state finals.

FACTS & STATS: Site: University Stadium -- Albuquerque, New Mexico. Television: The Mtn.

With no extended season to prepare for a bowl game this year, CSU coach Steve Fairchild wanted to get a look this week at the guys who have been playing on the scout teams this fall.

CSU senior offensive guard Shelley Smith was selected on Monday to play in the East-West Shrine Game on Jan.

Saturday afternoons have taken on a different meaning for Ricky Brewer. Throughout the week, the Colorado State junior linebacker sweats out practice, just like the rest of his teammates.

CSU football took a glance at its future stars this week in practice. Utilizing the bye week, the Rams participated in live scrimmages, giving the younger players, including those redshirted this season, the opportunity to campaign for playing time next fall.

Larry Lewis had talked about the play of his safeties for a bit when the conversation turned to his other priority as a coach, Colorado State's special teams.

Nick Oppenneer helps stop a run during the game against San Diego State Oct. 24. In 2007, the Rams lost six games in a row to begin the season and 13 total spanning from the end of 2006.

LAS VEGAS - Larry Lewis, the special teams coordinator for CSU's football team, would prefer not to rely on starters in the kicking game.

LAS VEGAS - Superstitions carry a lot of weight on the famed Las Vegas Strip, located just a mile away from the UNLV campus and a short drive from Sam Boyd Stadium.

Quarterback Omar Clayton threw for a touchdown and ran for another to help UNLV defeat Colorado State 35-16 on Saturday, keeping the Rebels' bowl hopes alive while ending the Rams' postseason chances.

LAS VEGAS - Steve Fairchild is adamant that no one game ever will define his CSU football program.

Despite a six-game losing streak and scores and statistics that suggest otherwise, CSU coach Steve Fairchild is convinced his football team is on the right path.

CSU football coach Steve Fairchild followed through on his plan to shake things up in the passing game Thursday, announcing that offensive coordinator and receivers coach Greg Peterson has been re-assigned. Peterson will remain on the staff as the recruiting coordinator through signing day in February, Fairchild said.

Rashaun Greer wanted to play college football in Las Vegas, his hometown. Not every game.

When something breaks down on a football field, the most lasting image is generally the final one that flashes.

The CSU football team received more bad news on Monday when head coach Steve Fairchild announced that another player may be out for the remainder of the 2009 season.

After another sub-par performance from the passing game Saturday, head coach Steve Fairchild is left scratching his head at trying to fix the ailing aerial attack.

Tim Jefferson did less thinking and played better. Jefferson, starting for the injured Connor Dietz, threw two touchdowns passes and Air Force rolled to a 34-16 victory over Colorado State on Saturday.