Before positive cases of COVID-19 appeared on the Colorado state list, the Rams had to face San Diego State in early December to start their single-build Mountain West board. .
Now, after postponing the series to an indefinite date, the league announced Wednesday afternoon that coach Niko Medved’s squad will be leaving SDSU (6-1) to start the new year.
CSU (3-1) travels to Viejas Arena for the first edition of the two-game set on Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. MT before concluding the series on Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. MT.
CBS will broadcast nationally the initial battle of the Rams and Aztecs as Fox Sports 1 will televise the concluding affair.
With wins over a pair of previously ranked UCLA No. 22 and Arizona State No. 23 in the back pocket, SDSU is currently at the top of the AP’s Receiving Others Receiving Votes section (146) .
With the exception of any unforeseen adjustments, the Rams will host Fresno State Dec. 28-30 to begin the conference game before colliding with the preseason champions of the Mountain West in San Diego.