CSU Rams WR Tory Horton’s college career done after season-ending injury vs. San Jose State

Tory Horton has played his final game for the Colorado State football program.

The senior wide receiver will undergo a procedure for an injury suffered during the Rams’ 31-24 victory over San Jose State last Saturday at Canvas Stadium, head coach Jay Norvell announced on Monday night.

Norvell did not specify what the operation was in the announcement, but Horton had gone down with a left knee injury in the first half against SJSU. It was the latest in a string of setbacks that sidelined Horton this season, starting with the Rams’ home opener against Northern Colorado.

Both Norvell and Horton released statements as part of the announcement.

“My season and college career are unfortunately over, but this is not the end,” Horton said in his statement. “I will continue to be the ultimate teammate and captain for this team and will do whatever I can to help make this a memorable season.”

Horton’s college career ends with him within shouting distance of multiple career benchmarks at CSU and in the Mountain West Conference. Among those, the Fresno, Calif., native will fall 35 yards short of the conference’s career receiving yards record.

Horton briefly returned to the game in the second half but was noticeably limping. He was eventually removed and Norvell said after the game that Horton would have an MRI done on his knee.

“His injury is season-ending, but he will fully recover and have his chance at the next level with the National Football League,” Norvell said in his statement. “I am appreciative of Tory’s loyalty to the staff and for his sacrifice and leadership to CSU.”