Overview

• Colorado announced Friday that its new live mascot will make her first pregame run before the home game against Wyoming in Boulder.
• Handlers will assign the bison's permanent nickname following her debut, in keeping with program tradition.
• Ralphie VII was a gift from the Beauprez Family, owners of Eagle’s Wing Ranch near Steamboat Springs.
• Ralphie VI, known as Ember, was retired for reluctance to run and now lives on a ranch alongside Ralphie V.
• CU describes the newcomer as "definitely not indifferent to running," signaling a full return of the Ralphie run.