CSU football star Tory Horton was injured against UNC but Jay Norvell said he's 'hopeful' Horton will play against rival Colorado.

Colorado State star Tory Horton, one of the country's top wide receivers, is a game-time decision against Colorado on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

Horton played on the same Fresno-area 7-on-7 team as NFL receivers Xavier Worthy and Jalen McMillan; his journey has been different, but he should join them in the league next season

During his pre-Rocky Mountain Showdown weekly press conference a year ago, Colorado State coach Jay Norvell expressed respect for his Colorado counterpart, Deion Sanders.

Jay Norvell can’t relate to what Tory Horton is dealing with this week, but he’s hopeful to have his star wide receiver available for the Rocky Mountain Showdown.

Colorado State football star Tory Horton is one of the best wide receivers in college football. However, his status is in the air ahead of Saturday evening's Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colora

Horton injured his groin Sept. 7 against UNC and tried to play last week against rival Colorado. He had two catches for 24 yards in the loss against CU, plus a 15-yard punt return. But he was limited by the injury and was pulled early in the second half.

Colorado State football is going into a Week 3 game against Colorado with a little uncertainty. Rams wide receiver Tory Horton had been a game-time decision but is expected to give it a go, per 247 Sports.

The Colorado State Rams are preparing to do battle with the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown without one of the star playmakers. Wide receiver Tory Horton, one of the top pass catchers in the nation,