The Ram-Falcon trophy is going to have a long-term home after this week’s game.
The Colorado State and Air Force football teams play the day after Thanksgiving with the rivalry trophy going to the winner. The teams have played every season since a break in the mid-1970s, not counting when they didn’t play in the COVID-shortened 2020 season.
That is now ending. CSU is headed to the Pac-12 in 2026 and Air Force will remain in the Mountain West. There is no matchup between the teams currently on future schedules.
Here’s everything to know about the game, including how to watch, betting odds, stadium information and more:
What time does Air Force vs Colorado State football begin?
- Date: Nov. 28
- Kickoff time: 1 p.m. Mountain
How can you watch Air Force vs Colorado State football on TV, online?
- TV Channel: FS1
- Livestream: Fox Sports Go app
How to find Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
The broadcast can also be livestreamed through FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports Go app.
- Comcast/Xfinity: Channel 408 (777 for HD)
- DirecTV: Channel 219
- Dish Network: Channel 150
- Fort Collins Connexion: Channel 55
How can you listen to the game on the radio?
- The CSU broadcast is available on 104.3 FM The Fan (Denver), 99.1 FM (Fort Collins) and the Varsity Network app. A full list of local locations to find the CSU broadcast can be found online.
- CSU’s radio team will be Brian Roth (play-by-play), Marty Lenz (analyst) and Marty Cesario (reporter).
What’s the betting line for Air Force vs Colorado State football?
Air Force is a 1.5-point favorite, according to ESPN Bet.
Battle for the Ram-Falcon trophy
The winner of the game gets the Ram-Falcon trophy.
The Ram-Falcon Trophy was created in 1980 by a former CSU ROTC commander. CSU currently holds the trophy after winning the matchup last season.
With the teams not on the schedule to play each other in the near future, the winner of this matchup will hold the trophy for an extended period of time.
What are the records?
Air Force is 3-8 overall and 2-5 in Mountain West play. The Falcons are coming off a 20-3 home loss to New Mexico.
CSU is 2-9 overall and 1-6 in Mountain West play. The Rams are coming off a 49-21 loss at Boise State.
Who are the coaches?
Air Force is led by Troy Calhoun, who is in his 19th season leading the Falcons. Calhoun is 138-97 all-time at Air Force.
Colorado State will be led by Tyson Summers, who will be serving his fifth and final game as interim coach after the firing of Jay Norvell. CSU is 0-4 under Summers. Summers went 5-13 as the Georgia Southern head coach in 2016-17.
What’s the weather like in Fort Collins?
The Nov. 28 high is expected to be 56 degrees and partly cloudy with light winds. Sunset of 4:34 p.m. should come either after the game or near the end.
Stadium information
The game will be at Canvas Stadium on Colorado State’s campus in Fort Collins. Canvas Stadium has a seated capacity of 36,500 and 41,000 for standing room only.
What’s the series history?
Air Force leads the all-time series 39-22-1. The Rams won 21-13 last season on the road after losing the previous seven meetings. CSU hasn’t beat Air Force in Fort Collins since 2015.
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