. >>> mike mcintire was right about two things heech correctly start for csu. and they would be ready to beat up on the team from up north. slightly different words he used. coach on the hotsee the this year -- hotseat this year. fumbles at the goal line. alex kelly this to jump to. 20-0 after the 1st. rams' offense just a mess as the buffers forced 4 turnover at 1 a couple plays later. 44-7 the final from this year's showdown. and a tough schedule ahead for the buffs but good a start as they could hope for. >> reporter: you know, i think for quite a while when this team is gonna turn it around. tonight was only one game, i think it's safe to say the team we saw on this field tonight certainly was a lot better than any other buff team we've seen in recent memories. >> to be able to go out there and put a performance up like that, you can do all the talking you want, but it's put up or shut up. and i think we did a really good job. going out forward. >> we know that this is a year that we gotta increase our attitude and get a better record record. >> bottom line