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- Ralphie VII, a one-year-old American Bison, will debut as the Colorado Buffaloes' live mascot on September 20 against Wyoming.
- Weighing 700 pounds, she replaces Ralphie VI, who retired due to her lack of enthusiasm for running.
- The bison is a gift from the Beauprez family, CU alumni and owners of Eagle's Wing Ranch.
- Fans should be seated by 8 p.m. for her inaugural run at Folsom Field, with kickoff at 8:15 p.m. MT.
- The Ralphie tradition, cherished by the CU community, began in 1966, and Ralphie VII will receive her nickname after the first run.
