FORT COLLINS \u2014 In his biggest game as CSU Rams coach, Jay Norvell just made his biggest call.<\/p>\n
Norvell announced Monday morning that Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi will start for the Rams at quarterback against No. 18 CU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field.<\/p>\n
“I just felt like the timing was right for Brayden to get that opportunity,” said Norvell, who brought Fowler-Nicolosti in to replace Clay Millen in a 50-24 season-opening loss to Washington State two weeks ago. “I’m not blaming Clay, by any means.”<\/p>\n
Fowler-Nicolosi started CSU’s win at Nevada last year while Millen was recovering from an injury. The 6-foot-1 freshman completed 13 of 20 throws and threw for two touchdowns in relief of Millen against the Cougars.<\/p>\n
“We tell Brandon, at the end of the day (it’s) football,” senior CSU wideout Tory Horton said. “Of course, it’s going to be a little faster and (the reads) are going to have to be a little more quicker. But (the opportunity) he has is incredible and when he goes out there and he lets the ball fly … you can do great things.”<\/p>\n