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CSU vs. Illinois State: Postgame Notes, Audio & More
Colorado State vs. Illinois State – POSTGAME NOTES
Sept. 22, 2018 | Canvas Stadium | Fort Collins, Colo.
Illinois State 35, Colorado State 19
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GAME
INDIVIDUAL
WR Olabisi Johnson
RB Izzy Matthews
WR Nikko Hall
QB K.J. Carta-Samuels
S Jamal Hicks
QB Collin Hill
RB Marvin Kinsey Jr.
Sept. 22, 2018 | Canvas Stadium | Fort Collins, Colo.
Illinois State 35, Colorado State 19
FULL GAME BOOK (PDF) | POSTGAME AUDIO FILES
GAME
- Colorado State is now 9-2 against FCS opponents since 2006
- This was CSU’s first loss in the annual Ag Day game since 2010.
- The Rams’ defense held the Redbirds to just 4-of-14 on third-down conversion attempts, but Illinois State was able to extend drives by going 2-3 on fourth down.
INDIVIDUAL
WR Olabisi Johnson
- Had 7 receptions for 107 yards and one touchdown.
- Tied his career high for receptions with seven (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl vs. Idaho on Dec. 22, 2016)
- He has eclipsed the 100-yard barrier in two of the Rams’ five games this season and now has four 100-yard receiving games in his career.
RB Izzy Matthews
- Led the Rams with a season-high 75 rushing yards on 14 carries (5.1 avg, 13 yrd long)
- It was his highest rushing total since a 116-yard effort at New Mexico on Oct. 20, 2017.
WR Nikko Hall
- Recorded his first career touchdown on a 17-yard pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels with 4 minutes remaining in the third quarter.
- Finished the game with 3 receptions for 33 yards.
QB K.J. Carta-Samuels
- Completed 15-of-27 passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns.
- Tossed a 9-yard TD to senior wide receiver Olabisi Johnson with 2:21 remaining in the first quarter.
- Completed a 17-yard TD pass to freshman wide receiver Nikko Hall with 4:00 remaining in the third quarter.
- Has thrown multiple TD passes in a game three times this season and now has 11 for the season.
S Jamal Hicks
- Led the Rams in tackles with 10 (7 solo, 3 assists)
- Also recorded a tackle for loss, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup.
- Had solo tackles on two third-down stops.
QB Collin Hill
- Completed 9 of 17 passes for 115 yards and 1 touchdown, playing one series in the first half and the final five possessions of the game.
- Recorded his first touchdown pass of the season with a 14-yard pass to Marvin Kinsey Jr. in the fourth quarter.
- It was his first touchdown pass since connecting with Michael Gallup on a 60-yard scoring play vs. Utah State (3rd qtr., 12:22) on Oct. 8, 2016.
RB Marvin Kinsey Jr.
- Had 51 yards rushing on nine attempts and added 63 receiving yards on four catches.
- Recorded his first touchdown of the season with a 14-yard reception from QB Collin Hill with 1:36 to go in the game.