PHOTOS: Colorado State beats rival Colorado in Rocky Mountain Showdown

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Jordan Webb (4) looks to pass in the first quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes tight end Sean Irwin (81) reaches for extra yards after a catch while being defended by Colorado State Rams linebacker Max Morgan (40) in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Jim McElwain on his sidelines in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Nelson Spruce (22) is congratulated for his touchdown catch by fullback Alex Wood (47) and tight end Nick Kasa (44) in the first quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; General view of the centennial cup before the game between the Colorado State Rams vs the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach and quarterback Jordan Webb (4) and offensive linesman David Bakhtiari (59) and defensive back Ray Polk (7) and defensive lineman Will Pericak (83) prepare to lead the rest of the team onto the field before the start of the game against the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes kicker Will Oliver (28) is tackled by Colorado State Rams linebacker Cory James (31) in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams quarterback Garrett Grayson (18) runs with the football as Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Brady Daigh (43) and linebacker Derrick Webb (1) give chase in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Jim McElwain grabs the centennial cup following the win over the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 22-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Gerald Thomas (25) reacts on his sidelines as time expires in the fourth quarter during the game against the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 22-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams players celebrate with the centennial cup following the win over the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field. The Rams defeated the Buffaloes 22-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Kirk Poston (91) and defensive back Terrel Smith (41) combine for a tackle on Colorado State Rams running back Chris Nwoke (6) in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIR

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive lineman Gus Handler (55) sets the line before a snap in the first quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams running back Chris Nwoke (6) is unable to bring in a catch as Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jon Major (31) defends in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE

Sept 1, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Tony Jones (26) is tackled by Colorado State Rams linebacker Max Morgan (40) in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE