Its first football coach was W.J. Forbes , who led the team in 1899 to a 1 - 2 - 1 record .
Colorado State football dates back to 1893 , when it was known as Colorado Agricultural University .
Colorado State 's first football coach was W.J. Forbes , who led the team in 1899 to a 1 - 2 - 1 record .
Colorado State football dates back to 1893 , when it was known as Colorado Agricultural University .