The Border War future schedule is locked in through 2035 after Colorado State and Wyoming agreed to eight additional football games.
The historic rivalry will continue with games alternating home campuses beginning in 2028. Colorado State hosts in even-numbered years at Canvas Stadium while Wyoming hosts in odd years. The series remains one of the oldest and most continuous in the West, ranking as the eighth-longest continuous series in FBS history.
Here is the complete Colorado State vs Wyoming future schedule and the story behind the Bronze Boot.
Border War Dates Through 2035
| Year | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | September 23 | at Colorado State |
| 2029 | September 22 | at Wyoming |
| 2030 | September 7 | at Colorado State |
| 2031 | September 20 | at Wyoming |
| 2032 | September 25 | at Colorado State |
| 2033 | September 24 | at Wyoming |
| 2034 | September 23 | at Colorado State |
| 2035 | September 22 | at Wyoming |
The series will be idle in 2026 and 2027 due to full non-conference schedules for both programs after Colorado State’s move to the Pac-12. The teams still meet as Mountain West opponents in 2024 and 2025 before the extended agreement takes effect.
A Rivalry Built on Continuity
Colorado State and Wyoming have met regularly since 1899 and have played every year since 1946 — a streak of 78 consecutive seasons following World War II. The Border War ranks among the third-oldest rivalries west of the Mississippi River.
Colorado State Director of Athletics John Weber emphasized the importance of preserving the series: the Boot Run with the game ball, the Border Ceremony and the Bronze Boot Trophy all honor the ROTC history shared by both universities. Head coach Jay Norvell also noted that rivalries remain a special part of college football even as the sport undergoes major conference realignment.
The Story Behind the Bronze Boot
Since 1968 the winner of the Border War has received the Bronze Boot. The trophy is a boot worn by Colorado State ROTC professor Captain Dan J. Romero during his service in Vietnam in 1966–67. It was later bronzed and mounted on a wooden base.
Each year members of the Colorado State and Wyoming ROTC detachments run portions of the 66-mile distance along U.S. Highway 287 and meet at the state border to exchange the game ball. The boot was fully restored in 2021, with the metal work completed in California and the walnut base refinished in Colorado.
Why the Extension Matters
Conference realignment has disrupted many traditional series. By locking in eight future meetings, Colorado State and Wyoming ensure one of the West’s most storied rivalries continues well into the next decade. The alternating home schedule preserves the home-and-home feel while giving both fan bases regular opportunities to host the Bronze Boot contest.
The Border War future schedule delivers certainty in an era of constant change. From the September 2028 return at Canvas Stadium through the 2035 meeting in Laramie, fans of both programs can look forward to eight more chapters of one of college football’s longest-running rivalries.
FAQ
What is the Border War future schedule?
Colorado State and Wyoming will play eight games from 2028 through 2035, alternating home venues each year.
When does the Colorado State vs Wyoming future schedule begin?
The extended series starts September 23, 2028, at Colorado State.
Where are the Border War dates through 2035 played?
Colorado State hosts in even years; Wyoming hosts in odd years. Full dates appear in the table above.
Why is the series idle in 2026 and 2027?
Both programs have full non-conference schedules following Colorado State’s move to the Pac-12.
What is the Bronze Boot?
The Bronze Boot is the rivalry trophy awarded to the winner since 1968. It originated from a Vietnam War-era boot worn by a Colorado State ROTC professor.
