The Colorado State football team has been climbing the rankings. Just not the one it probably wants.

The Rams moved up two spots to No. 15 in CBS Sports’ Bottom 25 college football poll, ranking the 25 worst teams.

“The Rams have now dropped four straight following a 24-10 loss to San Diego State. They have a chance to end the streak against No. 20 New Mexico on Friday,” Tom Fornelli writes.

CSU’s best chance at earning victories comes against their next three opponents: New Mexico (2-3), Fresno State (2-2) and UNLV (1-4). Then the team has a formidable challenge in the final three games: Air Force (3-2), Wyoming (4-1) and Boise State (5-0).

The Denver Post’s Best in the West top 25 has CSU at No. 24, but the Rams have “a great shot to snap a 10-game losing streak against FBS opponents” on Friday, Sean Keeler writes.

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