Lightning, overtime games, and yes, a little tear gas … When a series opens with six games in which the ranked team falls to the unranked team six times, you know you’re in for something different … Here’s a game-by-game look back at the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver …

Grades for each CU unit from the Rocky Mountain Showdown – How would you rate the results of CU’s pass defense against the Rams’ offense? … Plus, the debut of my Pac-12 Power Rankings – Where does CU fit in the conference after Week One? …

Update: CU up to around 36,000 in ticket sales … CU’s all-time record in season openers … Record for CU coaches in their debuts (not pretty) … CU’s record in games played in Denver, and games played in August … A few moments with the 2018 RMS (a 45-13 Buff victory) … Arizona’s issues when losing its first game …

CSU coach Mike Bobo expects to run out to the field with his team … UCLA falls to Cincinnati, 24-14 – LA Times on Chip Kelly: “Where’s the Progress?” … Utah takes care of BYU with second half push …

The Buffs are looking for their fifth-straight win in the series, while Mike Bobo & Co. are looking to find a way to keep their jobs … CSU lost most of its skill position players, and brings to Mile High a defense which was ranked 117th in scoring in 2018 … Can Mel Tucker become just the third CU coach since 1932 to win his debut? …