Colorado State Rams is 3-4 on the season, 3-3-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -13.9. Colorado State Rams is covering at just 39% since the start of last season (7-11-1), below the FBS average, a notable trend for spread bettors. The Colorado State Rams head to Utah State next in Week 9.
In Week 8 of 2026 the Colorado State Rams Power Rating of -13.9 is 13.9 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Colorado State Rams have logged 3,389 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 7,252 miles, ranking 66th heaviest in the FBS.
Colorado State Rams Coaching Staff and Key Players
Hauss Hejny QB, K'saan Farrar QB, Tommy Maher WR, Lavon Brown WR, Mel Brown RB
Defense
Oumar Diomande LB, Elijah Mc-Cantos S
Special teams
Kali Nguma K
2025 Season in Review
Record2-10ATS4-8O/U5-7
Running totals after each week played. Cumulative, not per week.
After
Record
ATS
O/U
Week 1
0-1
1-0
1-0
Week 2
1-1
1-1
1-1
Week 4
1-2
2-1
1-2
Week 5
1-3
2-2
1-3
Week 6
1-4
2-3
2-3
Week 7
2-4
3-3
3-3
Week 8
2-5
3-4
3-4
Week 9
2-6
3-5
3-5
Week 11
2-7
3-6
3-6
Week 12
2-8
4-6
3-7
Week 13
2-9
4-7
4-7
Week 14
2-10
4-8
5-7
A season record is a record, not a forecast. Blue Chip Analytics'
own research finds that beating the closing line repeats at close to zero from one season
to the next - see
most underrated and
overrated teams. Read the table as what happened, not as what is likely to happen next.
2026 Power Rating Trajectory
Opened -13.8 in the preseason and finished -13.9 after week 8, a move of -0.1 points. High -8.8 (week 3), low -13.9 (week 8).
PreW8
Colorado State Rams SP+ Profile
Offence+18.8113 of 138higher is better
Defence+27.078 of 138lower is better
Special teams-0.182 of 138higher is better
SP+ is an independent opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, one of the
systems blended into the Blue Chip Analytics power rating rather than a Blue Chip
Analytics number itself. Defensive SP+ measures points allowed, so a lower
figure is a better defence - the rank beside it already accounts for
that.
How Confident Is This Rating?
Sources blended5
Source spread±3.2 pts
HFA measured+1.0 pts
HFA applied+2.0 pts
Source spread is how far apart the independent rating systems are on this team, not a margin of error on our own number. A wide spread means the models disagree, which is itself worth knowing.
The measured home field advantage of +1.0 is regressed to +2.0 before it is applied, a difference of 1.0 points. A single venue's raw result carries a lot of noise, so the applied figure is pulled toward the league pattern. See how much is home field advantage really worth.
Record Against 2026 Opponents
Regular and postseason meetings, 2016–2025.
Over/under history begins in 2017 and 2020 was shortened by COVID, so game counts vary.
Colorado State hired Jim L. Mora, the former UConn head coach, to turn around a program that has underachieved for years. Mora brought more than 60 new players, including 41 transfers, and several who followed him from UConn. The Rams also moved to the Pac-12, adding another layer of change. Mora has talked about winning championships from day one, and the early returns are mixed: a 2-4 start, but also a season-opening win over Wyoming and a 2-0 start for the first time since 2011.
Hauss Hejny and the quarterback carousel
The preseason battle between transfers Hauss Hejny (Oklahoma State) and K'saan Farrar (UConn) was the biggest question. Hejny won the job and exploded early, throwing five touchdowns against Wyoming and accounting for five more against Southern Utah. But against BYU, the first ranked defense, the offense managed only 23 points. Farrar started at UTSA and threw for 344 yards and two touchdowns with an interception, then started again against Oregon State and Texas State. The Rams have two talented but inexperienced options, and the offense has been inconsistent against quality defenses.
Defensive collapse and staff shakeup
Tyson Summers' aggressive defense forced five turnovers in the first two games against Wyoming and Southern Utah, but once the competition improved, the takeaways dried up. BYU scored 41, UTSA 59, Oregon State 56, and Texas State 66. After the Oregon State game, Mora relieved Summers of play-calling duties, and Summers left the program. The defense has been shredded by every competent offense, and the cornerback position remains a question mark due to spring injuries. The Rams must find a way to get stops, or the season could spiral.
Offensive explosiveness and turnover-free play
Despite the defensive struggles, the offense has shown it can score in bunches. The Rams put up 58 points and 678 yards against Southern Utah, and scored 45 at UTSA. Hejny threw nine touchdown passes with no interceptions in the first two games, and Farrar has moved the ball effectively at times. The outside-zone run game, led by Mel Brown (171 yards and two touchdowns vs Southern Utah) and Durell Robinson, has been productive. The offensive line, however, has struggled against quality fronts, and protection remains a concern.
What to watch: can the Rams get stops and protect the quarterback?
The rest of the season hinges on two things: whether the defense can generate turnovers and get off the field, and whether the offensive line can hold up against better opponents. The Rams have gone over the total in all six games, a sign that their games are shootouts. With a new play-caller on defense and a quarterback room still finding its way, Colorado State needs to show improvement in both areas to climb in the Pac-12. The upcoming home game against San Diego State, a team with a similar 3-4 record, is a chance to steady the ship.
What is Colorado State Rams's against-the-spread record in 2026?
Colorado State Rams is 3-3-1 against the spread in the 2026 season, covering 50% of games.
What is Colorado State Rams's Blue Chip Analytics power rating?
Colorado State Rams holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -13.9, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
What is Colorado State Rams's home field advantage rating?
Colorado State Rams's home field advantage rating is 2.0 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
What is Colorado State Rams's 2026 win total?
Colorado State Rams's consensus regular-season win total for 2026 is 3.5 wins, priced at -120 over and -110 under. This is the betting market's expectation, not a Blue Chip Analytics projection.
How many miles does Colorado State Rams travel in 2026?
Colorado State Rams travels 7,252 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 66th heaviest in the FBS.
How does Blue Chip Analytics calculate cumulative travel distance?
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Colorado State Rams: 3-4 overall, 3-3-1 ATS, power rating -13.9 (2026 records).
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