CSU Rams running back Oliver Lundberg Coleman scores first touchdown
The Sweden native started against Boise State last week after missing time at UConn.
By Emmanuel Faure ·
Colorado State running back Oliver Lundberg Coleman scored his first career touchdown in a win over Boise State last Saturday.
The Fort Collins Rams used Lundberg Coleman as a primary option when starters Mel Brown and Durell Robinson were unavailable for the contest. It was his first start of the season. Lundberg Coleman, a transfer from the University of Connecticut, described the experience as natural after years of preparation.
Lundberg Coleman grew up in a country where American football holds little cultural weight. He called the sport the most unpopular in Sweden during his childhood. He began playing at age 11 after watching videos with a friend whose father had played high school football in the United States. He later attended the RIG Academy in Uppsala, a specialized institution that combines elite youth football training with high school academics.
The academy in Sweden operates a strict regimen for its student-athletes. It includes morning practice sessions and weekly classes on nutrition, anatomy, and leadership. Lundberg Coleman traveled six hours from his hometown to attend. He posted workout videos on social media to attract college attention. He also worked with PPI Recruits, an international agency, to manage his recruiting process.
His path to the United States began with the DreamChasers Tour, a recruiting trip for international players. It was his first visit to the country. He spent a month traveling through Texas, Florida, Georgia, and the East Coast. He visited various college programs during the tour. The University of Connecticut staff noticed him during that trip. He spent two seasons at UConn under head coach Jim Mora.
Lundberg Coleman chose to join the Rams when Mora moved to Colorado State. He knew several of his former teammates, including Mel Brown and Malichi Greaves, who also transferred. He said the coaching staff treated him personally during the recruiting process. He now feels the team's unique practice style is part of his identity.
The Rams travel west to play Washington State on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The game will air on CBS Sports. Lundberg Coleman hopes to build on his recent performance as he continues to play for the team.
He expressed satisfaction with his current situation in Fort Collins. He stated that he would not trade the journey or the destination for anything.
