What to know as CSU men’s basketball hosts Utah State: TV, time, more

It’s a key Mountain West rematch as the Utah State men’s basketball team visits Colorado State. Here’s what to know as the Rams seek some payback.

In the press conference following the Jan. 20 win over Air Force, Colorado State men’s basketball coach Ali Farokhmanesh was asked about the next game for the Rams.

Utah State is up next and it wasn’t long ago those teams played for the first time this season. That was Dec. 20 when everything went sideways for CSU.

Star Kyle Jorgensen went down injured minutes into the game and the Rams were overwhelmed in a stunning 100-58 blowout loss. Jorgensen’s injury absence clearly impacted CSU’s slow start to Mountain West play.

Now he’s back and the Rams get a shot at Utah State. Is the locker room feeling some extra focus and motivation after the first matchup? Farokhmanesh was posed that question. He paused, deliberated and his succinct answer likely belies the full feeling the team has.

“Yeah, we remember it,” the coach said.

It will be a big night in Moby Arena for CSU.

Here’s a look at everything to know about the CSU men’s basketball game against Utah State:

What time does Utah State vs Colorado State basketball start?

Date: Jan. 23
Start time: 8 p.m. MT

The game between Colorado State and Utah State will begin at 8 p.m. Mountain from Moby Arena in Fort Collins.

How can you watch Colorado State vs Utah State basketball on TV, online?

On TV: FS1
Online: Fox Sports Go app, Fubo

The CSU at Boise State men’s basketball game will be broadcast nationally on FS1.

How to find Fox Sports 1 (FS1)

Comcast/Xfinity: Channel 408 (777 for HD)
DirecTV: Channel 219
Dish Network: Channel 150
Fort Collins Connexion: Channel 55
The broadcast can also be livestreamed through FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports Go app or via Fubo.

How to listen on the radio

The CSU vs. Utah State game can be heard on FM 99.1 with play-by-play from Brian Roth and analysis by Adam Nigon.

Who are the coaches?

Utah State is led by Jerrod Calhoun, who is in his second season with the Aggies. He’s 41-11 at Utah State and 159-117 overall as a Division I head coach.

CSU is led by Ali Farokhmanesh, who is in his first season as a head coach. He had been a CSU assistant since 2018 under former head coach Niko Medved. Farokhmanesh is 12-7.

What are the records?

Utah State is 15-3 overall and 6-2 in Mountain West play. The Aggies are coming off back-to-back losses, the last an 86-76 home defeat to UNLV.

CSU is 12-7 overall and 3-5 in Mountain West play. The Rams are coming off an 81-52 win over Air Force.

Utah State vs Colorado State betting odds

Utah State is a 4.5-point favorite, according to BetMGM.

Stadium information

The game will be at Moby Arena in Fort Collins. Moby has a capacity of 8,093.

Tickets are available at CSURams.com/tickets. CSU is calling it the “stripe out” game with fans encouraged to either wear green or white based on their section.

Green is for sections: D, F, H, J, L, N, P and students. White is for sections C, E, G, M, O, Q and R.

What do the metrics say?

Colorado State is No. 90 in KenPom’s rankings and Utah State is No. 34. KenPom’s metrics project a 78-75 win for Utah State. CSU is No. 97 in Bart Torvik’s T-Rank and Utah State is No. 32. Torvik’s metrics project a 78-74 Utah State win.

In the NCAA’s NET rankings, Utah State is No. 26 and CSU is No. 92.

Who are key players to watch?

UTAH STATE

Mason Falslev: The 6-foot-4 guard is second on the team in scoring at 16.9 points per game and leads the Mountain West with 43 steals. He had 18 points against CSU in the first matchup of the season.
MJ Collins Jr.: The 6-foot-4 guard leads the Mountain West in scoring at 19.3 points per game and is hitting 43% of his 3-pointers. Collins had 15 points against CSU in the first game in just 21 minutes played.
Garry Clark: The 6-foot-9 forward averages 8.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

COLORADO STATE

Kyle Jorgensen: The 6-foot-9 forward returned to the starting lineup last game after being out since he was injured early in the first matchup against Utah State. He was CSU’s leading scorer at the time of his injury. Jorgensen is averaging 12.6 points per game and shooting 62% from the field and 49% from 3-point range.
Rashaan Mbemba: Also recently back from injury, the 6-foot-7 big started alongside Jorgensen for the first time all season last game. He is 11-15 (73%) shooting in his three starts.
Jevin Muniz: The 6-foot-6 wing recently moved to the bench as part of a lineup shift with Farokhmanesh hoping his playmaking ability will add depth and scoring ability deeper into the lineup. Muniz is third in the Mountain West at 4.5 assists per game. His ball-handling will be key against Utah State’s high-pressure defense.

Sports reporter Kevin Lytle can be found on social media on X, Instagram and Threads @Kevin_Lytle and on Bluesky.

This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: What channel is Utah State vs Colorado State basketball on today? Time, TV

Source: Utah News