Colorado State arrived at the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl with a prime opportunity to howl and put a holiday bow on their season.

The lowrider ready to carry Colorado State football off into the sunset turned into a saguaro when the clock struck 12:35 in the third quarter.  That’s when Miami (Ohio) pushed the score to 16-3 and the herd of Ram fans that traveled to Tucson,

When/where: 2:30 p.m. Saturday/Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz. TV/Radio: CW Network/Colorado State Sports Network BetMGM Line: CSU +3, 42.5 over/under Series History: CSU 0-2; RedHawks won last matchup in 2010,

The game was elementary from there, with Jordan Brunson scoring two rushing touchdowns as Miami sought to eat clock while CSU capped off a late drive with a fullback diving score by Peter Montini to put the game’s final score at 43-17.

Jay Norvell doesn’t care if it’s a conflict of interest or not, he’s giving Snoop Dogg a jersey and making him an honorary captain for the Rams’ Arizona Bowl matchup against Miami (Ohio).

A look at what Colorado State football coach Jay Norvell said after a lopsided defeat to Miami (Ohio) in the Arizona Bowl.

When Snoop Dogg agreed to become the sponsor of the Arizona Bowl, he had a demand: It must have a NIL component

Miami of Ohio coach Chuck Martin called the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl "an amazing experience," a nod to the omnipresent rapper who seemed to be everywhere Saturday.

Kickoff is underway from the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl as Colorado State takes on the Miami (OH). Follow along for updates, highlights.