The Rams played their home games at Moby Arena on CSU's main campus in Fort Collins, Colorado as members of the Mountain West Conference.

On February 3, 2018, prior to their game against Nevada, head coach Larry Eustachy was placed on administrative leave amid an internal investigation by Colorado State of Eustachy's conduct with players and other staff members.

On February 8, players boycotted practice because of the lack of communication from the athletic department as to the situation.

[4] The Rams were initially led by assistant coach Steve Barnes for the first 2 games of Eustachy's absence.

[5] However, prior to the team's home game against San Jose State on February 10, he was also placed on administrative leave.