Mike Sanford
Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

FILE - Jackson State coach Deion Sanders gets his team's attention during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Deion Sanders confirmed Monday, Nov. 28, the University of Colorado is among multiple head coaching jobs he’s been offered.(Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP, File)
Deion Sanders says report of job offer from Colorado is true

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Utah quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, right, is congratulated by offensive lineman Paul Maile after running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 14 Utah beats CU 63-21, gets spot in Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Colorado interim head coach Mike Sanford, front, leads players as they arrive at Folsom Field for an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sanford, Colorado close out year on cusp of coaching change

By Pat Graham Nov. 25, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks at the scoreboard after taking a timeout against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 14 Utah has outside Pac-12 title shot, focus on Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 09:55 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) and Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon beat Utah 20-17. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 14 Utah looks to bounce back on road at Colorado

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 09:01 AM EST

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, front left, celebrates with Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) after they defeated Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 15 Washington looks to avoid letdown hosting Colorado

By Tim Booth Nov. 17, 2022 12:33 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams scores a touchdown, getting past Colorado's Robert Barnes, left, and Tyrin Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 USC routs Colorado 55-17, but loses RB Dye to injury

By Greg Beacham Nov. 12, 2022 01:28 AM EST

Southern California tight end Lake McRee, from left, defensive back Briton Allen (25) and wide receiver Michael Jackson III celebrate a touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 USC focused on short-week visit from woeful Colorado

By Greg Beacham Nov. 10, 2022 11:45 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, right, hands off the ball to running back Noah Whittington in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nix, No. 8 Oregon turn up gadget plays, beat Colorado 49-10

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs the ball as California defensive end Nate Burrell (98) tries to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 8 Oregon rolls into Colorado on 7-game winning streak

By Pat Graham Nov. 03, 2022 01:29 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs the ball against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 8 Oregon visits Colorado, looking for 8th straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, center, scores a 1-yard rushing touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Bo Nix's profile this season rises with No. 8 Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 01, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

Arizona State linebacker Kyle Soelle, right, tackles Colorado running back Deion Smith after a short gain in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona State racks up 557 yards, beats Colorado 42-34

By Craig Meyer Oct. 29, 2022 11:25 PM EDT

Colorado interim head coach Mike Sanford signals for a field goal with a kicking motion to the bench in the second half of an NCAA college football game against California at Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona St travels to Colorado in matchup of interim coaches

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

California linebacker Myles Jernigan, left, pressures Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado faces steep climb to return program to glory days

By Pat Graham Oct. 25, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Martinez runs for 3 TDs; Oregon St. beats Colorado 42-9

Gary Horowitz Oct. 23, 2022 12:17 AM EDT
CORVAILLIS, Ore. (AP) — Damien Martinez ran for a career-high 178 yards and three touchdowns, and Oregon State’s defense turned in another strong performance...

Washington State defensive back Jordan Lee pulls down Oregon State running back Damien Martinez short of the goal line during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 24-10. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)
Beavers looking to secure bowl eligibility against Colorado

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
UCLA travels to Oregon in showdown between top-10 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second overtime period of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Vols, Frogs, Wolverines make statements

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2022 10:14 PM EDT