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FILE—Colorado quarterbacks Sam Noyer, front, and Steven Montez in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Boulder, Colo. Noyer, who left the university, has returned to Colorado and may be the team's first-string quarterback because of a call from the new coaching staff. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
QB-turned-safety-turned-QB Noyer named Colorado's starter

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 30, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Colorado's Nate Landman directs teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Senior inside linebacker Landman will again be one of the team’s leader. He has been voted Colorado’s defensive MVP for the past two seasons. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Karl Dorrell Era at Colorado kicks off against his old team

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2020 02:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 file photo, Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws a pass in front of Nebraska linebacker Dedrick Young II (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Mel Tucker's success in his first season as Michigan State's coach may be determined in large part by who is playing quarterback. Lombardi made three starts at quarterback in 2018 as a redshirt freshman, and he threw for 173 yards and a touchdown in a win over Rutgers that year. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Tucker still mum on QB as Michigan State opener approaches

By Noah Trister Oct. 20, 2020 09:00 PM EDT

FILE—Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer warms up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Noyer, who left the university in search of a chance to quarterback a team, has returned to Colorado to vie for the first-string play caller position after a call from the university's new football coaching staff. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
At home: Sam Noyer returns to Colorado with chance at QB job

By Pat Graham Oct. 14, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon's Herbert, Utah State's Love head Senior Bowl QBs

By John Zenor Jan. 24, 2020 02:34 PM EST

Utah's Terrell Burgess (26) and Semisi Lauaki (93) reach for a fumble against Colorado in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Kuithe's 3 TDs lifts No. 6 Utah past Colorado 45-15

By Matthew Coles Nov. 30, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) scores a touchdown against Arizona during the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Utah looking to clinch Pac-12 South title against Colorado

By John Coon Nov. 29, 2019 07:08 AM EST

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) scores a touchdown against Arizona during the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 6 Utah can clinch second Pac-12 South title vs Colorado

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:27 PM EST

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez runs for a touchdown against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado QB Steven Montez wants wins more than records

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 22, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot, front, is pulled down after a short gain by Stanford cornerback Ethan Bonner in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Price hits winning kick with no time left, CU beats Stanford

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2019 06:35 PM EST

UCLA linebacker Krys Barnes intercepts a pass by Colorado quarterback Steven Montez during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Thompson-Robinson, Kelley lead UCLA to third straight win

By Joe Reedy Nov. 03, 2019 12:29 AM EDT

UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, runs for a touchdown past Arizona State defensive lineman Roe Wilkins during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colorado, UCLA finding stride led by WR Shenault, RB Kelley

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 01, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

Southern California running back Kenan Christon, left, is tackled by Colorado safety Mikial Onu after catching a pass for a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC roars to a 35-31 comeback win over Colorado

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 26, 2019 12:55 AM EDT

Southern California coach Clay Helton runs onto the field with this team for the start of an NCAA college football game against Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colorado looks to end 13-game skid against Southern Cal

By Pat Graham Oct. 24, 2019 04:15 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gordon, Borghi lead Washington State past Colorado 41-10

Oct. 19, 2019 11:12 PM EDT

Miami running back DeeJay Dallas (13) runs past Virginia linebacker Charles Snowden to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perry, Dallas lead Miami to 17-9 win over No. 20 Virginia

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 01:44 AM EDT

Colorado's Jalen Sami, left, rushes Oregon's Justin Herbert during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Herbert has 2 TDs in No. 13 Oregon's 45-3 win over Colorado

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 12, 2019 01:41 AM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez directs a play as he prepares to take the snap in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Arizona won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado, Montez hoping for repeat success at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 10, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

Colorado head coach Mel Tucker directs his team against Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Ducks look to go 3-0 in the Pac-12 against Colorado

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2019 06:05 PM EDT

Injured Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. jokes with teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Tate leads Arizona past Colorado 35-30

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 05, 2019 08:11 PM EDT