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Colorado State Hires UConn's Jim Mora as New Football Coach
Jim Mora departs UConn after leading two consecutive nine-win seasons to become Colorado State's head coach as the Rams prepare for Pac-12 entry in 2026.
- On Nov. 26, UConn athletic director David Benedict said Jim Mora, UConn head coach, informed him late Tuesday that he is leaving to join Colorado State Rams football program, ESPN reported.
- Having led UConn to 27 wins and three bowl appearances over four seasons, Mora's back-to-back nine-win seasons raised his profile for Power Five openings.
- Mora, 64, owns a career 73-53 record as a head coach across 10 seasons, including UCLA and NFL teams, ESPN reported.
- UConn named offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis interim head coach and launched a national search, while Colorado State Rams football program has not announced Mora's hire and Tyson Summers remains interim through Nov. 28.
- With Pac-12 entry next year, Colorado State, joining the Pac-12, seeks stability after firing Jay Norvell and Mora must repay a $1.5 million buyout if he leaves before Dec. 31, 2025.
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