PHOTOS: CSU Rams beat UTEP Miners 27-17

The Rams take the field during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State linebacker Buom Jock (8) wraps up University of Texas at El Paso quarterback Skyler Locklear (9) during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

The Colorado State defense celebrates after sacking University of Texas at El Paso quarterback Cade McConnell (11) late in the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) dives into the endzone for a touchdown during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

The CSU marching band performs before the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Young fans get ready for the Rams to take the field before the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) slides to finish his run on a keeper during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State wide receiver Caleb Goodie (2) runs after a catch during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) runs after making a catch during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Fans celebrate with Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) after Morrow’s second touchdown during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State poms cheerleaders cheer late in the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) throws a pass during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) makes a catch during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State defensive lineman Mukendi Wa-Kalonji (92) reacts after a sack during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) dances his way through as University of Texas at El Paso’s Kory Chapman (6), defensive tackle KD Johnson (7) and defensive end Devin Goree (32) try to bring him down during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell screams at an official during a time out during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State tight end Vince Brown II (10) dives for yardage as he’s stopped by University of Texas at El Paso spur Josiah Allen (22) and University of Texas at El Paso linebacker Dorian Hopkins (41) during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

University of Texas at El Paso quarterback Skyler Locklear (9) runs on a keeper as Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson (30) closes in during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State running back Avery Morrow (25) breaks away for a touchdown during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

The CSU marching band performs before the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

FORT COLLINS, CO – SEPTEMBER 21: Colorado State University ROTC students do pushups after a touchdown during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

University of Texas at El Paso spur Josiah Allen (22) knocks over Colorado State running back Justin Marshall (29) during the second half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson (30) drags down University of Texas at El Paso wide receiver Jaden Smith (3) during the first half of the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams lead the Miners 14-3 at halftime. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)

Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (16) and University of Texas at El Paso quarterback Cade McConnell (11) greet each other after the Colorado State Rams football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Rams defeated the Miners 27-17. (Photo by Alex McIntyre/Special to The Denver Post)