Jay Norvell’s Rams are in the chase for a Mountain West title on the strength of defense, offensive line, chewing gum and piano wire. It ain’t pretty. But it ain’t broke, either.

The Colorado State Rams have defeated the Wyoming Cowboys in this year's Border War and claimed the Bronze Boot.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — However revitalized the Wyoming football program felt after its victory in New Mexico, it wasn’t readily apparent to the 36,720 in attendance for “The Border War” on Friday night at Canvas Stadium.

CSU gave the Mountain West Conference The Boot. But its annual football rivalry game with Wyoming is back on its feet. The athletic directors for the Rams and Cowboys announced a contract to renew the longstanding rivalry series Thursday.

CSU football coach Jay Norvell on winning the Bronze Boot, the team's continued win streak, defensive performance and more.