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FILE - Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell, left, confers with punter Josh Watts in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado is struggling with a loss of players and a shakeup in the ranks of assistant coaches in the offseason. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Dorrell turns over staff in effort to turn around Colorado

By Pat Graham Jan. 06, 2022 06:16 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) gestures to his bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Explosive offense has No. 16 Utah atop Pac-12 South again

By John Coon Nov. 25, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lamb, defense shine as Colorado holds off Washington 20-17

By Pat Graham Nov. 20, 2021 06:45 PM EST

Washington linebacker Carson Bruener spins a football on his finger before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Washington at Colorado 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:31 PM EST

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) eludes Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell (1) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon State chases attempt No. 2 at becoming bowl eligible

By Pat Graham Nov. 04, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Brown throws for 3 TDS and No. 7 Oregon downs Colorado 52-29

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 30, 2021 07:30 PM EDT

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) heads to the end zone during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Colorado at Oregon 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates after a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No more booing: Ducks return to Autzen to face Colorado

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

Oregon players and mascot celebrate a win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon host Colorado amid 16-game wining streak at Autzen

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

California tight end Keleki Latu, left, catches a touchdown pass against Colorado linebacker Quinn Perry during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado at California 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts, right, stops Colorado wide receiver Dimitri Stanley after a short gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado extends Arizona skid to 18 games with 34-0 shutout

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 16, 2021 06:58 PM EDT

Arizona quarterback Gunner Cruz pulls on his jersey as he prepares to warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona at Colorado 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) runs 75-yards to score a touchdown on the first play of an NCAA college football game against California in Corvallis, Ore. Jefferson was selected as the PAC-12 offensive player of the year along with Colorado running back Jarek Broussard. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowl

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 28, 2020 04:26 PM EST

Colorado wide receiver Brenden Rice, left, celebrates catching a pass for a touchdown with wide receiver K.D. Nixon during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 38-21. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UAB at Rice 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Utah quarterback Jake Bentley, left, is pursued by Colorado linebacker Joshka Gustav in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Utah defense, Jordan shine in 38-21 win over No. 21 Colorado

By Pat Graham Dec. 12, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Colorado cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, bottom, pulls down San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State at Colorado 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 06:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Jerry Rice smiles an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif. Rice's son, Brenden, is following in his father's footsteps by playing as a wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes in this coronavirus-shortened season. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
Rice & shine: Son of Jerry Rice carving own path at Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 17, 2020 07:30 PM EST

Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer, right, runs toward the end zone in front of tight end C.J. Schmanski to score a touchdown against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado holds off Stanford behind Noyer's big day

Michael Wagaman Nov. 14, 2020 07:28 PM EST

Stanford safety Malik Antoine (3) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado at Stanford 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 04:55 PM EST