True freshman QB Thomas to start for Rams

Published Aug. 17, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Thomas was named the starter for the Rams' Sept. 4 opener against Colorado by coach Steve Fairchild on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 218-pound QB beat out redshirt freshman Nico Ranieri.

The last true freshman to start at quarterback at Colorado State was Caleb Hanie. Hanie took over for Justin Holland on Oct. 22, 2004, and helped the Rams defeat Wyoming 30-7.

Thomas will become the youngest starting quarterback at Colorado State since John Miller (18 years, 10 months and 20 days) started on Sept. 26, 1981, in a game at West Virginia. Thomas will be 18 years, 10 months and 24 days old when he starts against Colorado.