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Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer looks to pass the ball against Utah in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffs on standby as possible fill-in for Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Dec. 15, 2020 02:44 AM EST

St. John's Posh Alexander, left, and St. John's Julian Champagnie celebrate their win at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
The Latest: St. John's scraps 2 games, MSG back in play

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Local health officials approve Colorado's return to practice

Oct. 08, 2020 07:56 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Buffaloes have received approval from health officials to begin football practice. New head coach Karl...

FILE- In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, a PAC-12 logo is displayed on the field before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The Pac-12 university presidents and chancellors will meet Friday, Sept. 17, 2020, and be presented options for staging a fall football season, but Commissioner Larry Scott says a vote by the the CEO Group is not expected. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)
Pac-12 football to start Nov. 6; Mt. West targets Oct. 24

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

Colorado signs sponsorship deal with sports betting operator

Sep. 08, 2020 06:23 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado has signed a partnership deal with a Denver-based sports betting operator. The five-year...

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 03:10 PM EDT

Karl Dorrell smiles as he responds to a question during a news conference to announce that he is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dorrell retains 4 Colorado assistants from previous staff

By Pat Graham Feb. 27, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Karl Dorrell, right, is congratulated by athletic dirtector Rick George at a news conference to announce that Dorrell is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Homecoming: Karl Dorrell returns to Boulder as head coach

By Pat Graham Feb. 24, 2020 05:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Colorado AD wants next head coach to share his commitment

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Mel Tucker, Michigan State's new football coach, enters a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Analysis: Commitment in football is simply self-preservation

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 13, 2020 02:03 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker reacts to a holding call in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, in Tempe, Ariz. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Colorado scrambling after Tucker leaves for Michigan St

By Pat Graham Feb. 12, 2020 05:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Michigan State rallies to hire Tucker away from Colorado

By Larry Lage Feb. 12, 2020 07:54 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Colorado coach Mel Tucker said he's still committed to the Buffaloes, even after the Michigan State job opened earlier in the week. Michigan State's job came open when Mark Dantonio announced his retirement Tuesday. Tucker was a graduate assistant for the Spartans under Nick Saban in the late 1990s. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Tucker says he's committed to Colorado despite MSU opening

Feb. 08, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Colorado allows football players to wear 3 retired numbers

Feb. 05, 2020 08:04 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado will bring three hallowed football numbers out of retirement at the growing requests from recruits. Byron ...

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass as South Alabama safety Tré Young (5) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Red-letter day: No. 25 Nebraska makes a return to Boulder

By Pat Graham Sep. 06, 2019 01:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 21, 2018, file photo, Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the NCAA college football team's G-Day spring game in Athens, Ga. At Georgia and Alabama, all Tucker did was pile up wins. That's why he's taking a no-excuse approach to Boulder as the new head coach of Colorado. No transition period, it's win now for a program that's only been to one bowl game over the last decade. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
New Colorado coach Mel Tucker setting the bar high

By Pat Graham Dec. 06, 2018 05:34 PM EST

Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker and Georgia coach Kirby Smart on the sideline in the second half of the Southeastern Conference Championship game between Georgia and Alabama in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Georgia lost 35-28. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Colorado hires Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker

By Pat Graham Dec. 05, 2018 04:35 PM EST

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) is sacked by Utah defensive tackle John Penisini (99), and defensive end Maxs Tupai (92) and defensive tackle Leki Fotu (52) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Montez injured his leg on the play. Utah won 30-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado regroups under interim coach with bowl on the line

By Pat Graham Nov. 19, 2018 05:34 PM EST

Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre heads off the field after the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 30-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado fires coach Mike MacIntyre after 6 straight losses

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2018 01:10 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST