FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Linebacker Tre Thomas scored on a 44-yard interception return to lead a Colorado State defense that forced five turnovers, Nick Stevens threw three touchdown passes and the Rams opened their new on-campus stadium with a 58-27 win over Oregon State on a steamy Saturday.
Colorado State moved into its new digs after nearly five decades of playing down the road at Hughes Stadium. A raucous 37,583 fans showed up to catch a glimpse of the $220-million facility.
"I just told the guys in there -- there's only one shot at opening a new stadium," Rams coach Mike Bobo said.