Colorado State’s postseason hopes hang on a hobbled Rams defense stopping Air Force’s triple-option offense

DENVER — Colorado State (3-6, 2-3) has blown the opportunity to contend for a Mountain West Championship. Needing to close out the season with a three-game winning streak, their postseason hopes are hanging by a thread as well.  While the Rams still technically could qualify for a bowl game — teams find a way to get hot over the final…