Optimism is often ignited at the start of the college football season.
In recent years, Colorado State University has established a pattern of starting strong after the initial months of the year. However, in order to break this new trend, the Rams must secure a win at 7 p.m. on Friday night.
Beginning the year with a triumph against South Dakota State holds great importance as the initial four weeks of the schedule prove to be challenging for CSU.
The University of Wyoming will be featured in PlayinColorado’s College Football Game of the Week story, despite not being located in Colorado. This is due to the strong betting interest that the Centennial State has in the Cowboys. By participating, Wyoming aims to broaden the coverage and provide an opportunity for both regional and local teams to showcase their skills.
Colorado State is the opponent, making this the opening match.
Colorado State vs. South Dakota State chances
According to the college football betting odds, a Rams victory is not expected. Colorado State is favored over the Jackrabbits at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. Some sportsbooks have set the spread line as a pickem, while initially, the Rams were considered +2.5 underdogs. In order for Colorado State to achieve their projected over/under 4.5 wins, winning on Friday is crucial.
Some people find it slightly surprising that the number is close by. Nevertheless, this becomes more understandable when you take into account that SDSU was so close to winning the FCS national championship in the spring. Furthermore, the Jackrabbits have managed to bring back all but one of their starting players.
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The Rams quarterback room suffered a blow with the season-ending injury of Boston College transfer Matt Valecce. This setback is not beneficial for the team’s line. According to the Fort Collins Coloradoan, Valecce’s presence was crucial in pushing Todd Centeio for the starting position and bringing valuable experience to the backup role.
Centeio’s passing performance in 2020 was not up to par, as he completed only 14 out of 36 attempts for 207 yards in a total of seven games played for the Rams. In order for CSU to secure a minor upset on Friday, Centeio will definitely need to step up his game.
How did the Rams gain?
This year, on Friday nights, the CSU defense has the opportunity to lead the way. With their ability to apply significant pressure on South Dakota State’s starting quarterback, Chris Oladokun, and their excellent performance on the field, the Rams should have a strong defensive game.
In order to succeed in this activity, it is imperative to safeguard against the CSU former offensive line. This may pose a challenging predicament, as observed by others, due to the inadequate performance of the line in preventing opposing defenses from infiltrating the backfield during 2020.
If the Rams can successfully contain SDSU’s upcoming attack and generate defensive turnovers, they will have a remarkable chance. However, the offense must also participate in a sustained effort, minimizing their own mistakes and turnovers while also scoring points.
With the Colorado State game approaching, the proximity of playing at home could potentially bring the game even closer.
If the pieces come together, the Rams might be able to maintain trust after the initial week.
