Running back Chris Nwoke #6 of the Colorado State Rams is tackled by defensive back Terrel Smith #41 of the Colorado Buffaloes and defensive lineman Kirk Poston #91 of the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Quarterback Jordan Webb #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes fumbles the ball while attempting to deliver a pass as he is hit by linebacker Shaquil Barrett #56 of the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Defensive back Austin Gray #12 of the Colorado State Rams celebrates after the Rams stopped the Colorado Buffaloes on fourth down and goal on the one yard line in the third quarter in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Running back Donnell Alexander #7 of the Colorado State Rams rushes against defensive back Kenneth Crawley #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes and defensive back Terrel Smith #41 of the Colorado Buffaloes as the Rams defeated the Buffs 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Wide receiver Joe Hansley #25 of the Colorado State Rams breaks the tackle of linebacker Doug Rippy #3 of the Colorado Buffaloes for a 32 yard touchdown reception in the third quarter in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffs 22-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Head coach Jim McElwain (R) of the Colorado State Rams receives the Centennial Cup after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
A fan is prepared to support the Colorado Buffaloes as they face the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
The Colorado State Rams celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
The Colorado State Rams rush to the stands to celebrate with the student fans after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Colorado State Rams student fans celebrate as they defeatd the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Cornerback Shaq Bell #3 and cornerback Marcus Shaw #15 of the Colorado State Rams celebrate as wide receiver Nelson Spruce #22 of the Colorado Buffaloes heads toward the bench in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 22-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Head coach Jim McElwain of the Colorado State Rams leads his team to a 22-17 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 of the Colorado State Rams scrambles with the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Place kicker Jared Roberts #94 of the Colorado State Rams kicks a 48 yard game winning field goal from the hold of M.J. McPeek #14 of the Colorado State Rams as the Rams defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
The Colorado State Rams cheerleaders warm up as they prepare to face the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
The Colorado State Rams celebrates with the student fans after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Head coach Jim McElwain of the Colorado State Rams celebrates with his team after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 22-17 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Running back Tony Jones #26 of the Colorado Buffaloes rushes with the ball against the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Wide receiver Nelson Spruce #22 of the Colorado Buffaloes makes a touch down recepetion against the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Wide receiver Tyler McCulloch #87 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates his second quarter touchdown with Ralphie's Crew against the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Quarterback Jordan Webb #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes returns to the huddle as play signs are displayed on his bench against the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Wide receiver Tyler McCulloch #87 of the Colorado Buffaloes makes a reception for a first down as linebacker Max Morgan #40 of the Colorado State Rams defends in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Head coach Jon Embree of the Colorado Buffaloes walks the sidelines as they were defeated 22-17 by the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Running back Chris Nwoke #6 of the Colorado State Rams is unable to make a pass reception as linebacker Jon Major #31 of the Colorado Buffaloes defends in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Quarterback Jordan Webb #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes delivers a pass against the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Defensive lineman Chidera Uzo-Diribe #96 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates his sack of quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 of the Colorado State Rams with defesive back Jared Bell #21 and free safety Ray Polk #7 of the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Running back Chris Nwoke #6 of the Colorado State Rams rushes with the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Head coach Jim McElwain of the Colorado State Rams leads his team against the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 of the Colorado State Rams drops back to pass against the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Mascot Ralphie V escorts the Colorado Buffaloes onto the field to face the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
(L-R) Head coach Jon Embree of the Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Jim McElwain of the Colorado State Rams meet at midfield prior to their game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Quarterback Jordan Webb #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes warms up as he prepares to face the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 of the Colorado State Rams warms up prior to facing the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Colorado v Colorado State
Head coach Jon Embree of the Colorado Buffaloes leads his team against the Colorado State Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)