Army Capt. Daniel J. Romero, a Pueblo native, wore the boot while serving in Vietnam. He offered up his boot upon returning home and being assigned to the ROTC program at Colorado State University. Every year since 1968, the trophy has gone to the winning football team in the Border War rivalry between Wyoming and CSU.

Colorado State and Wyoming have agreed to continue their Border War football rivalry after CSU joins the Pac-12 Conference, both schools announced Thursday.

Friday marks the 116th meeting between Colorado State and Wyoming football in The Border War game. The schools announced the rivalry will continue with eight more games between 2028 and 2035.