Coach Thad Castle's Colorado State Rams made a massive statement in their season opener, demolishing UNLV 45-7 in a game that was never close. The Rams showed off a balanced attack that had the Rebels defense chasing shadows all afternoon.
From the opening drive, it was clear CSU was on a different level. The offense moved the ball at will, and the defense was suffocating, limiting UNLV to just 7 points and forcing multiple turnovers.
Final Score
Colorado State: 45
UNLV: 7
Barry Odom's UNLV squad came in with high expectations after a strong previous season, but they had no answer for Colorado State's physicality. The 38-point margin of victory sends a message to the rest of the Mountain West: the Rams are for real.
Castle has this team playing with an edge, and if this performance is any indication, Colorado State could be a dark horse contender for the conference title.