The Rocky Mountain Showdown game between the University of Colorado and Colorado State University hasnt been played since 2019. Its return -- and all the national attention for Coach Prime's Buffaloes -- has fans coming out in the thousands.

"College GameDay," "Big Noon Kickoff," "First Take," "The Pat McAfee Show" and "SportsCenter" were among the national TV programs that broadcast from Boulder ahead of the game this weekend.

Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/sports/ncaa/fans-rocky-mountain-showdown/73-0c6e51eb-1c36-43e1-982b-7df1b4757550

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