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FILE - Retired Colorado head football coach Bill McCartney smiles duriung the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. By removing a potential stumbling block, Colorado has a chance to consistently win, just like in the days of Bill McCartney when the Buffaloes won their only national title. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
New admission rules could spark 'Prime Time' at Colorado

By Pat Graham And Eddie Pells Jan. 10, 2023 01:46 PM EST

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

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

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

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

California wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant, front left, is brought down by Colorado linebacker Robert Barnes, back left, and cornerback Kaylin Moore after a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado stuns Cal 20-13 in overtime to win Sanford's debut

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 15, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Owen McCown (7) throws a pass against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colorado plays 1st game under interim coach when Cal visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams looks to throw against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 USC at No. 20 Utah tops the week in Pac-12 football

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:00 AM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kelly, Thompson-Robinson top Pac-12 midseason awards

By John Marshall Oct. 11, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning talks with defensive back Jahlil Florence (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 12 Oregon on 4-game win streak, travels to face Arizona

By David Brandt Oct. 06, 2022 02:13 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 18 UCLA looks for 6-0 start against No. 11 Utah

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell arrives with his players at Folsom Field before an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dorrell out as coach at Colorado after 0-5 start to season

By Pat Graham Oct. 02, 2022 04:06 PM EDT