CSU gave the Mountain West Conference The Boot. But its annual football rivalry game with Wyoming is back on its feet. The athletic directors for the Rams and Cowboys announced a contract to renew the longstanding rivalry series Thursday. CSU and Wyoming ...

CSU shattered its program record for student turnout for a football game in Friday's Border War against Wyoming.

The Wyoming Cowboys could not overcome a slow start in a 24-10 loss at Colorado State on Saturday evening inside Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo. It was the 116th edition of “The Border War” with the Cowboys falling to 31-26 in the Bronze Boot Portion of the series.

When/where: 6 p.m. Friday/Canvas Stadium TV/Radio: CBS Sports Network/Rams Radio Network BetMGM Line: CSU -10.5, 47.5 over/under Weather: 33 degrees and clear skies Series History: CSU leads 58-51-5 Three storylines CSU’s hog mollies: The Rams’ O-line has been central to CSU’s success this year.

The CSU football team hosts Wyoming Friday ( 6 p.m., CBS Sports) in the annual rivalry game between the two schools. Winner of the game keeps the Bronze Boot for the next year. Here's what to know about the history of the Border War and Bronze Boot.

Friday marks the 116th meeting between Colorado State and Wyoming football in The Border War game. The schools announced the rivalry will continue with eight more games between 2028 and 2035.