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CU Football: Opener vs. CSU Moving To Friday

Ralphie V will start her 11th season leading the Buffaloes on to the field in Denver this August 31. (Tony Harman)

BOULDER — The University of Colorado's 2018 season football opener against Colorado State has been moved to Friday night, August 31, as the Mountain West released the schedules for all member schools on Thursday.

The game will be televised nationally on the CBS Sports Network (CBS-SN), with the kickoff time set for 7:30 p.m.

It will be the eighth game in CU football history that will be played in the month of August, with the Buffs owning a 3-3-1 record in those contests, including a 2-2 mark with the Rams.