Scenes from Opening Day at the CSU stadium

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The first-ever Rams football game at the new Colorado State University stadium felt like a welcome-home party. For the first time in nearly 50 years, students, alumni, and Rams fans from far and wide could feel the excitement of an on-campus Game Day Experience – and not just on Game Day.

“It’s like a party all week, all over town,” said one fan, who rode his bike to the open house at the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center on Friday evening for a concert and a sneak-peek at the outstanding new facility. “CSU has really done this one right.”

Take a look at the fun that was had by all as the Rams tore asunder the Oregon State Beavers, 58-27, in the opening game of the college football season.

Photos by John Eisele and William A. Cotton, CSU Photography; Jennifer Dimas, Mary Guiden and Anne Manning, CSU Public Relations.

CSU Marching Band played outside the Lory Student Center for fans on their way to the stadium.
Flobots played an early-morning concert for students on the west lawn of the Lory Student Center.
The Larson family biked to the big game.
Fans arriving by bicycle could valet park near Newton's Corner.
Military Appreciation Day included a giant American flag carried by 300 active-duty service personnel.
Mandy Harvey, CSU alumna and America's Got Talent contestant, sang the national anthem.
Rams middle linebacker Josh Watson's family came from Texas to cheer him on.
Alumni Tom and Darcy Fedak enjoyed the positive energy at the stadium.
The National Football Foundation presented commemorative balls to CSU President Tony Frank and Athletics Director Joe Parker, center.
Smiles all around after years of work to make this opening day a reality.
CAM the Ram shared Game Day spirit with students.
Great views of the field are available from everywhere in the stadium.
Rams celebrate another touchdown on their way to a 58-27 victory over the Oregon State Beavers.
The Henry family rang the Old Main Bell at the Smith Alumni Center in victory.
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