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PHOTOS: CSU Rams take down UNC Bears 38-17

A group of Northern Colorado defenders wrap up Colorado State running back Justin Marshall (29) during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Fans in the Colorado State student section react as the Rams score a touchdown with 30 seconds left in the first half during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) dives into the endzone for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State wide receiver Caleb Goodie (2) reels in a catch before running into the endzone for a touchdown during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State wide receiver Caleb Goodie (2) tosses the ball aside after a play during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

A young fan waves during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado running back Vann Schield (28) fights for yardage as Colorado State defensive lineman Kenyon Agurs (56) latches on during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado wide receiver River Stout (86) reacts after making a diving catch during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado players sit on the bench as they talk with a member of the coaching staff during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Young fans look over the field at halftime during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) throws a pass during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado defensive back Cory Jackson Jr. (38) reacts as the Bears break a huddle during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Poms teams cheer at halftime during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado quarterback Peter Costelli (8) winds up to pass during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State wide receiver Donovan Ollie (6) is wrapped up by Northern Colorado defensive back Franky Morales (6) and Northern Colorado Darrell Bryant Jr. (33) during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) reacts after scoring a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado wide receiver River Stout (86) makes a diving catch during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado running back David Afari (1) reacts after a play during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Fans walk through the concourse before the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State fans look out over the field before the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

The Colorado State Rams huddle late in the second quarter during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado head coach Ed Lamb talks with Northern Colorado tight end Carver Cheeks (18) during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado wide receiver Brayden Munroe (88) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Northern Colorado tight end Fisher Clements (44) makes a catch ahead of Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson (30) in the endzone to score a touchdown during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State linebacker Buom Jock (8) drags down Northern Colorado running back Justin Guin (29) during the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell and Northern Colorado head coach Ed Lamb chat after the Colorado State Rams football game against the Northern Colorado Bears at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 38-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)