The 1978 Colorado State Rams football team was an American football team that represented Colorado State University in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season.
In its sixth season under head coach Sark Arslanian, the team compiled a 5–6 record (2–4 against WAC opponents).
The team's statistical leaders included Steve Fairchild with 905 passing yards, Larry Jones with 898 rushing yards, and Mark R. Bell with 459 receiving yards.
[1] Senior defensive end Mike Bell was consensus first-team All-American[2] [14]