RamNation Radio

CSU is 2-0, scoring points in bunches and suddenly giving Rams fans plenty of reasons to believe. But now comes the real test. Joel and Mike recap a 58-24 rout of Southern Utah that featured 678 yards of offense, another five-touchdown performance from Hauss Hejny and four more takeaways from an increasingly opportunistic defense. They discuss CSU’s explosive new offense, Mel Brown’s huge night, the team-first culture taking shape under Jim Mora and some defensive concerns that need to be fixed quickly. Then it’s on to the biggest test yet: No. 11 BYU comes to a packed Canvas Stadium for a nationally televised showdown on CBS. The guys break down the matchup, what CSU must do to pull the upset, and what a signature win could mean for the trajectory of the Mora era. Why not the Rams?! This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. In this episode, Joel and Mike break down CSU’s 35-13 Border War win over Wyoming and a Saturday that finally gave Rams fans genuine reason for optimism. From a record crowd and students storming the field with the Bronze Boot to Hauss Hejny’s five-touchdown debut, an opportunistic defense that forced four turnovers and a disciplined team that avoided the costly mistakes of years past, CSU simply looked different under Jim Mora. The guys discuss Pryce Tracy’s promising offense, RJ Vick’s three touchdowns, the new Adidas look and why the biggest takeaway may be that CSU finally looks like a well-coached, competent football team. Plus, they look ahead to Southern Utah and what this encouraging start could mean for the Rams moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. With kickoff finally here, Joel and Mike look ahead to Jim Mora’s CSU debut and a Border War matchup that could immediately set the tone for a new era of Rams football. They break down an offseason of massive change in Fort Collins, from CSU’s move to the Pac-12 and new Adidas uniforms to a revamped roster and an athletic department that appears more committed than ever to building a winning football program. The guys discuss what they’ll be watching for against Wyoming, including CSU’s still-unannounced starting quarterback, whether 60+ new players can come together quickly, the battle in the trenches, and whether Mora’s emphasis on discipline and attention to detail will finally produce a cleaner, tougher football team. They also make their predictions for the Border War and define what would make Mora’s first season a success. Plus, after last week’s memorable conversation with Jim McElwain, Joel and Mike look back at some of their favorite guests and moments from six years of RamNation Radio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This 200th RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Former Colorado State head coach Jim McElwain joins RamNation Radio for a memorable look back at the era that produced CSU’s last 10-win season and last bowl victory. Coach Mac shares stories from taking over a struggling Rams program, why recruiting Colorado was so important, beating CU twice in three years, the unforgettable 2013 New Mexico Bowl comeback over Washington State, going toe-to-toe with No. 1 Alabama and the 2014 breakthrough that put CSU back on the national map. He also talks Garrett Grayson, Shaq Barrett, Rashard Higgins, the importance of the Border War and why he believed CSU deserved more respect nationally. Now retired, McElwain reflects on his return to Fort Collins and seeing Canvas Stadium for the first time, weighs in on today’s transfer portal and NIL-driven college football, laughs about some of the bizarre moments that followed him later in his career (i.e., Connor Stallions and the infamous shark photo), and explains why he thinks Jim Mora is a great fit to finally get the Rams winning again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This RamNation Radio episode is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. In this episode, CSU Hall of Famer and eight-year NFL veteran Sean Moran joins Joel and Mike to relive some of the greatest moments in Colorado State football history, including his legendary 77-yard fumble return in the 1994 upset of No. 6 Arizona, the Rams’ breakthrough win at BYU and an unforgettable Border War comeback against Wyoming. He touches on three Border War wins, as this year’s version looms just two weeks away. Moran shares what made Sonny Lubick’s teams special, tells stories about former teammates including Joey Porter, and offers his perspective on why the program struggled to sustain that success in the years that followed. He also looks ahead to a new era under Jim Mora, who coached Moran with the San Francisco 49ers, and explains why Mora’s blue-collar approach reminds him of Lubick. Plus, Moran discusses what it means to now watch his son Jack compete on CSU’s defensive line and why he believes the pieces are in place for the Rams to start building something special again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.