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Buffaloes vs Rams Final: 52-31 - Recap
Colorado State was unable to contain Alex Fontenot on Friday and the result was a 52-31 Week 1 loss against the Buffaloes.
Bettors who backed the Buffaloes were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -11.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 55.5.
Alex Fontenot rushed for 125 yards, while Jaren Mangham added 40 yards in the win. Tony Brown and Laviska Shenault Jr. added 71 and 48 receiving yards respectively.
Dante Wright rushed for 59 yards for Colorado State, while Marvin Kinsey Jr. added 41 yards. Collin Hill threw for 374 yards for the Rams, while receivers Warren Jackson and Dante Wright had 87 and 72 yards respectively.
Colorado was outgained by Colorado State 505-475 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-23 by the Rams.
The time of possession battle favored Colorado State as their offense was on the field for 32:55, longer than the 27:05 of their opponents.
Colorado heads into a Week 2 battle against Nebraska. Colorado State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Illinois.