Fort Collins, CO
Oct 26, 2024
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In front of a raucous homecoming crowd of 36,980, Colorado State's stout defense stifled the explosive New Mexico offense, culminating in a 17-6 victory, the Rams' third consecutive win and 13th straight over the Lobos. The Rams' defense was relentless, forcing four turnovers, including pivotal interceptions by Buom Jock and Chase Wilson. The Rams' special teams shined as Kobe Johnson electrified the stadium with an 82-yard punt return, complementing a first-half offensive surge fuelled by Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi's 46-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Goodie.
New Mexico struggled to maintain momentum, hindered by ten penalties and critical turnovers. Despite accumulating 453 yards of total offense, the Lobos couldn't capitalize, often stalling near the red zone. A key fumble by Devon Dampier at the CSU 1-yard line and missed scoring opportunities, including a failed field goal, spelled doom. As the clock wound down, Colorado State ran out the clock, securing their spot atop the Mountain West standings.
Caleb Goodie (Colorado State)
A 46-yard touchdown pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi to Caleb Goodie gave the Rams a lead they wouldn't relinquish, showcasing their offensive prowess early in the second quarter.
Kobe Johnson (Colorado State)
Returning the punt 82 yards for a touchdown, Kobe Johnson electrified the homecoming crowd, marking the longest punt return touchdown in Canvas Stadium history.
Devon Dampier (New Mexico)
Devon Dampier's fumble at the Colorado State 3-yard line thwarted a potential scoring drive, maintaining CSU's defensive dominance.
Buom Jock (Colorado State)
Buom Jock's interception of Devon Dampier effectively ended New Mexico's comeback bid, capping off a strong defensive performance.
Chase Wilson (Colorado State)
Another key interception late in the game by Chase Wilson sealed the victory for CSU, highlighting their turnover prowess.
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State, QB)
A steady hand at quarterback, he delivered a 46-yard touchdown strike to Caleb Goodie that set the tone for CSU's victory. He avoided critical mistakes and guided the Rams efficiently.
Kobe Johnson (Colorado State, KR)
His spectacular 82-yard punt return for a touchdown was a pivotal moment, displaying his dynamic playmaking ability and energizing the Colorado State crowd.
Devon Dampier (New Mexico, QB)
Despite throwing for 319 yards, his performance was marred by two interceptions and a critical red zone fumble, limiting his impact against a robust CSU defense.
Chase Wilson (Colorado State, LB)
A defensive anchor, he amassed 10 tackles and recorded one of two fourth-quarter interceptions that stymied the Lobos' comeback attempts.
New Mexico Lobos
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3
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6
Colorado State Rams
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17
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