Return of Rocky Mountain Showdown could come sooner than expected

When Colorado athletic director Rick George decided to not schedule the annual Rocky Mountain Showdowns with the Colorado State Rams following the 2020 season, fans along the front range and throughout the state were disappointed to see a possible end to Colorado’s best in-state football rivalry.

When the Buffs scheduled a home-and-home with another member of the Mountain West, agreeing to play Air Force in 2021 and 2022, CSU fans were annoyed, feeling like the Buffs were scared to face the Rams on a yearly basis. The CU faithful justified canceling the series, with many believing CU had more to lose than gain with an annual series with the green and gold, both financially and in the win vs.…