Bill McCartney
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

Colorado athletic director Rick George introduces Deion Sanders as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Coach Prime delivers pizzazz to college football's wasteland

By Arnie Stapleton And Pat Graham Dec. 04, 2022 08:03 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

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

Salaam, Luck headline College Football Hall of Fame class

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2022 04:21 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Late Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam of Colorado and two-time Heisman runner-up Andrew Luck of Stanford headline a list of 21 former players...

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
'Marvelous' - Ex Iowa State coach wowed by Cyclones success

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2020 03:18 PM EST

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

Dolphins assistant Karl Dorrell takes over at Colorado

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 23, 2020 07:06 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado has reached into the NFL ranks again to find their head football coach, luring Karl Dorrell back to Boulder...

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

FILE - In this March 14, 2018, file photo, Nebraska NCAA college football coach head Scott Frost answers questions during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska faces former Big 12 rival Colorado in its opener. The Cornhuskers were supposed to open against Akron last week but the game was called off because of inclement weather. Colorado comes to Lincoln off a big win over Colorado State. Colorado plays Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers' delayed opener comes against familiar foe in Buffs

By Eric Olson Sep. 07, 2018 06:13 AM EDT