Colorado State University Athletics Enters Year Three Under Jay Norvell
Colorado State University Athletics is on the rise under head coach Jay Norvell, who took the reins in 2021. As the Rams enter their third season, they are seeking their first bowl game since 2017 and under Norvell's leadership. The program is looking to build on its strong recent performance, including four-straight seven-plus win seasons and four bowl game appearances under Norvell's tenure at Nevada.
Key Takeaways:
- Jay Norvell, named the 24th head coach of Colorado State on December 6, 2021, enters his third year at the helm.
- Norvell led Nevada to four-straight seven-plus win seasons and four bowl game appearances from 2017-2021.
- Colorado State seeks its first bowl game since 2017 and under Norvell's leadership.
- The last time the Rams defeated all three rivals (Colorado, Wyoming, and Air Force) in the same season was in 2002, the year of their last conference championship.
- Wide receiver Tory Horton enters the season as a preseason All-American according to Phil Steele (2nd Team), Athlon (3rd Team), and other outlets.
- Horton holds a 91 overall rating in EA Sports' College Football 25 and is the game's fifth-best receiver.
- The Rams play seven home games for the first time in program history in 2024, including rivalry matchups against Colorado (September 14) and Wyoming (November 15).
Statistics:
- 96: the number of catches made by Tory Horton in the previous season.
- 1,136: the number of yards Horton accumulated in the previous season.
- 8: the number of touchdowns scored by Horton in the previous season.
- 91: Horton's overall rating in EA Sports' College Football 25.
- 5: Horton's ranking as a receiver in EA Sports' College Football 25.
Sources:
- Colorado State University Athletics
- Phil Steele
- Athlon
- EA Sports' College Football 25