Colorado State: 2026 Week 3 recap

Colorado State sits at 1–0 after a dominant 35–13 win over Wyoming in Week 1, though GIE's rating remains flat at −11.6, placing them 105th nationally. The Rams' red-zone efficiency—a concerning 21%—suggests they're leaving points on the field despite the convincing scoreline; third-down conversion at 33% points to offensive inconsistency that will matter against tougher competition. With an expected win total of 3.7 and virtually no path to the playoff or conference title, Colorado State faces Southern Utah at home this week in a chance to build momentum before the schedule likely tightens. Early dominance against a weaker opponent masks the underlying efficiency issues GIE is flagging.