Jay Norvell’s Rams are in the chase for a Mountain West title on the strength of defense, offensive line, chewing gum and piano wire. It ain’t pretty. But it ain’t broke, either.

The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.

Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi took a knee, tossed the ball in the air and ran to the awaiting prize on the visiting sideline. The Bronze Boot is coming back to Fort Collins.

When/where: 6 p.m. Friday/Canvas Stadium TV/Radio: CBS Sports Network/Rams Radio Network BetMGM Line: CSU -10.5, 47.5 over/under Weather: 33 degrees and clear skies Series History: CSU leads 58-51-5 Three storylines CSU’s hog mollies: The Rams’ O-line has been central to CSU’s success this year.

FORT COLLINS — However revitalized the Wyoming football program felt after its victory in New Mexico, it wasn’t readily apparent to the 36,720 in attendance for “The Border War,” Friday night at Canvas Stadium. News and notes ahead of Wyoming's rivalry game against Colorado State on Friday night in Fort Collins.

CSU football coach Jay Norvell on winning the Bronze Boot, the team's continued win streak, defensive performance and more.