Sanford, Colorado close out year on cusp of coaching change

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)

Oregon defensive back Christian Gonzalez, bottom, upends Colorado tight end Brady Russell after he pulled in a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

FILE - Colorado interim head coach Mike Sanford directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. For 19 Colorado players, this weekend marks final time to run onto Folsom Field with live mascot Ralphie leading the way. It may be the final time for Sanford, too. His short tenure in Boulder will more than likely draw to an end Saturday, Nov. 26 when the Buffaloes host No. 14 Utah. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)