Hey! Colorado fans, your countdown will end this weekend. The Buffs are entering their week 3 game against Colorado State. Savor your Saturday evening, as your big weekend game is expected to be an interesting game. Not to forget, this week Buffs meet the Rams in Fort Collins for the Rocky Mountain Showdown. But none of these players will be competing in another Rocky Mountain Showdown after this one as there is a four-year break from The Showdown. 

On Saturday, the game kicks off at 5:30 PM and both teams have 1-1 Records so far this season. Where Buffs followed a road defeat to the Nebraska Cornhuskers last week and the Rams defeated the University of Northern Colorado 38-17. Now, the question is, who will be the voice for the 2024 Rocky Mountain Showdown?

Colorado Buffs Vs Rams’ newscaster

This is the first time since 1996, that the Buffs Vs Rams matchup will be held in Fort Collins, which means at Canvas Field, which opened in 2017. The rivalry is quite old between the Buffs and Rams as they meet for the 93rd time in the Rocky show. Colorado has won 68 of the 92 encounters in this rivalry, and many will recall Colorado’s exciting 43-35 victory in double overtime the previous season.

However, this year you will listen to the game in the voice of Rich Waltz and Ross Tucker. On top of this, highlight reporter Tiffany Blackmon will collaborate with analyst Ross Tucker, and play-by-play announcer Rich Waltz on this game that will air on CBS. Can the game be ugly like last year? The simple answer is – yes, Rams’ safety Henry Blackburn is still on the team. You may not forget the death threats for a late hit that lacerated Travis Hunter’s liver and sent him to the hospital. So it won’t be any surprise for any unexpected incidents that may occur during this matchup. Let’s allow me to add more spice to your mind by telling Jay Norvell’s statement about Coach Prime. 

CSU’s Jay Norvell’s response before showdown

For both programs, this matchup is more than just a regular game because it represents years of rivalry, pride, and sometimes controversy. Moreover, this face-off will grant Colorado State the exceptional opportunity to host the game on their ground. Additionally, during an appearance on The Jim Rome Show, Colorado State head coach, Jay Norvell expressed his excitement for this home game. He stated, “It was supposed to be played in our new stadium a couple of years ago and because of Covid, it was canceled. So, there’s been a lot of anticipation to show off our new stadium. To show off our campus nationally. And this is a national game. “

Along with that, keeping the rivalry in mind, Norvell mentioned, “And so it’s a very unique opportunity for our program. And there’s been a lot of bad blood over the years. For whatever reason. And this year will be no exception. But let’s not get it twisted.” Moreover, he continued, “We’ll be waiting for them and we’ll be ready,”. Conversely, Deion Sanders is preparing his squad, aiming to move to 2-1. Let’s wait and watch what unfolds in the coming time.