The short version: No. 20 Boise State (7-1) visits Colorado State (3-5) for a 4 PM local kickoff in Fort Collins. The TV network is now set: USA Network.

Game info
When	Sat, Nov. 7, 6:00 PM ET
TV	USA Network
Where	Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, Colo.

Part 1: Watching at Home

How to watch

Kickoff is Sat, Nov. 7, 6:00 PM ET on USA Network.

The storyline

Boise State has dominated this series, 13-1, and won 49-21 last year. Colorado State needs an upset to turn its season around.

What to watch for

• Boise State’s Pac-12 title push.
• Can CSU pull off a home upset?

Watch-party menu

• Broncos side: Idaho potato bar (baked or loaded fries).
• Rams side: Colorado green chile.
• Timing: a 6 PM ET kickoff, so dinner during the game.

Hosting a watch party? A slow cooker keeps the main dish warm all game, and party platters make serving easy. Keep drinks cold in a cooler so nobody misses a play. Hang a Colorado State Rams flag or an Boise State Broncos flag for the house divided, and a soundbar helps you hear the crowd.

Part 2: Traveling to the Game

Gates and entry

Gates, including premium areas, open 90 minutes before kickoff. Everyone goes through metal detectors.

Bag policy

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear bag, or a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.

Parking and tailgating

• Parking and general tailgating open 6 hours before kickoff.
• The Ram Walk Tailgate opens 4 hours before kickoff.

Where to eat and stay

Old Town Fort Collins has hotels and is close to Canvas Stadium.

Weather

Fort Collins gets cold after dark in November, so bring layers. Check the National Weather Service forecast the day before.

Rules can change. Check the official athletics site during game week.

What to pack

Driving in? A phone mount and a car charger keep the directions running, and car games for kids help on a long drive. Flying in? A neck pillow helps on the flight, and a packable rain poncho fits in a pocket.

At the stadium: Pack a clear stadium bag that fits the 12 x 6 x 12 limit. Bring a seat cushion for the bleachers and a portable power bank so your phone ticket doesn’t die. It gets cold, so pack hand warmers and a stadium blanket.

Tailgating: Set up a 10×10 canopy (most lots cap tents at that size), some folding chairs and a cornhole set. Where the rules allow it, a portable propane grill takes care of lunch. Rep your team with Colorado State Rams gear or Boise State Broncos gear.

Places near the stadium

Where to eat

• Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant: Mexican food in Old Town.
• CooperSmith’s: A brewpub and billiards spot in Old Town.

Where to stay

• The Elizabeth Hotel: A boutique hotel in Old Town.
• Hilton Fort Collins: Less than half a mile from the CSU campus.

We checked that these places exist and have working official websites as of Nov. 2, 2026. Hours change on game weekends, so check before you go. These are not paid or affiliate links.

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Sources: CSU schedule (TV), CSU game day info, CSU clear bag policy, AP preview, Sports-Reference. Ranks from the AP Top 25 released Nov. 1, 2026. Times ET.

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