The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.

Jay Norvell’s Rams are in the chase for a Mountain West title on the strength of defense, offensive line, chewing gum and piano wire. It ain’t pretty. But it ain’t broke, either.

CSU football coach Jay Norvell on winning the Bronze Boot, the team's continued win streak, defensive performance and more.

Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi took a knee, tossed the ball in the air and ran to the awaiting prize on the visiting sideline. The Bronze Boot is coming back to Fort Collins.

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.

In 1899, the Colorado Agricultural College Aggies walked off a live football field with unfinished business. On Friday, Colorado State football rejoiced, Bronze Boot in hand, on the logo in Canvas Stadium.

FORT COLLINS — However revitalized the Wyoming football program felt after its victory in New Mexico, it wasn’t readily apparent to the 36,720 in attendance for “The Border War,” Friday night at Canvas Stadium. News and notes ahead of Wyoming's rivalry game against Colorado State on Friday night in Fort Collins.