The Spartans came off their second bye going into Fort Collins to face a surprisingly loose and relaxed Rams team and unfortunately, the news angles were squarely on the Rams.
Given the fresh turmoil from Colorado’s disgraced-duo Larry Eustachy and now, Steve Barnes suddenly being removed, the Rams were without a head coach early on this game day against the Spartans.
The Rams players only discovered who their third head coach was a few hours before game time. Second-year assistant, Jase Herl, a recognized up-and-coming 30-under-30 coach, stepped in well for Colorado State.