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Final September 12, 2026 β€’ Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins

Southern Utah Thunderbirds

1-2
24
VS
58

πŸ‘‘ Colorado State Rams

2-0
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 12, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Southern Utah Thunderbirds (1-2) takes on Colorado State Rams (2-0) at Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Visiting Side
Record 1-2
Colorado State Rams
Home Side
Record 2-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
SOU 7 14 0 3 24
COL 17 31 3 7 58

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 14:13
Cedric Ross 68 Yd pass from Hauss Hejny (Kali Nguma Kick)
Score 13:21
Terrence Smith Jr. 38 Yd pass from Hauss Hejny (Kali Nguma Kick)
Score 9:10
David Spjut 18 Yd pass from Will Burns (Jayden Rogers Kick)
Score 4:54
Kali Nguma 40 Yd Field Goal
Score 12:58
Mel Brown 1 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick)
Score 9:57
Floyd Chalk 58 Yd Run (Jayden Rogers Kick)
Score 4:12
Floyd Chalk 3 Yd Run (Jayden Rogers Kick)
Score 3:24
Mel Brown 73 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick)
Score 1:54
Jackson Harper 17 Yd pass from Hauss Hejny (Kali Nguma Kick)
Score 0:32
Terrence Smith Jr. 33 Yd pass from Hauss Hejny (Kali Nguma Kick)
Score 0:03
Kali Nguma 51 Yd Field Goal
Score 5:25
Kali Nguma 23 Yd Field Goal
Score 12:44
Jayden Rogers 37 Yd Field Goal
Score 12:31
Hauss Hejny 75 Yd Run (Kali Nguma Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
VS
38%
Colorado State Rams
Projected Score SOU 28 - COL 22
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Southern Utah Thunderbirds scoring offense has an edge over Colorado State Rams defense.
  • Southern Utah Thunderbirds generates significantly more total yardage.
  • Colorado State Rams passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • Southern Utah Thunderbirds controls the trenches in the run game.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
STAT
Colorado State Rams

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Colorado State Rams plays on familiar turf at Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Southern Utah Thunderbirds Could Win

Southern Utah Thunderbirds scoring offense has an edge over Colorado State Rams defense.

Why Colorado State Rams Could Win

Colorado State Rams will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Southern Utah Thunderbirds generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
35,749
Closing Odds
Line: CSU -19.5 | O/U: 57.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

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Closed Poll
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (84.4%) Colorado State Rams (15.6%)
Total Submissions: 32 circles

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