Jim L. Mora
FILE - UCLA head coach Chip Kelly looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. Kelly agreed to a new four-year contract with UCLA on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, after he led the Bruins to their best season since 2015. The agreement also came two days before the $9 million buyout on Kelly’s original contract would have expired. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Chip Kelly staying at UCLA, agrees to new 4-year contract

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos watches a replay during the second half of an NCAA football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Mora to retain former UConn interim head coach Spanos as DC

Dec. 15, 2021 05:05 PM EST

Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Mora says UConn was the uphill job he wanted to take

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 29, 2021 01:15 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) scores a touchdown as Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (19) fails to makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Tune throws for 4 TDs, leads No. 19 Houston over UConn 45-17

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2021 03:47 PM EST

Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Houston at Connecticut 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 11:29 AM EST

Houston Cougars running back Ta'Zhawn Henry carries for a touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
No. 19 Houston visits 1-win UConn in season finale

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 26, 2021 03:00 AM EST

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) and running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrate Quitoriano's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State, UCLA going bowling after long droughts

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2021 03:37 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
College football coaching carousel spinning faster than ever

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 05:00 AM EST

Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos, right, speaks with officials in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee State, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (Jessica Hill/Hartford Courant via AP)
Clemson's Swinney knows the job is to win big over UConn

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 11, 2021 12:12 PM EST

FILE - UCLA head coach Jim Mora walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. On Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, UConn hired former UCLA coach Jim Mora, who also coached two NFL teams, to lead the Huskies. Mora has been out of coaching and has been working as a television analyst after spending six seasons (2012-17) leading UCLA to a 46-30 record.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UCLA at USC 11/18/2017

Nov. 11, 2021 10:27 AM EST

FILE - UCLA head coach Jim Mora walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. On Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, UConn hired former UCLA coach Jim Mora, who also coached two NFL teams, to lead the Huskies. Mora has been out of coaching and has been working as a television analyst after spending six seasons (2012-17) leading UCLA to a 46-30 record.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UConn hires former UCLA coach Jim Mora to lead Huskies

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2021 10:12 AM EST

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly walks on to the field before an NCAA college football game against Hawaii Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kelly making sure No. 16 UCLA isn't resting on its laurels

By Joe Reedy Sep. 09, 2021 03:51 PM EDT

Oklahoma linebacker Marcus Stripling, left, and defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas celebrate after a sack against Tulane during NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
AP Top 25: Georgia jumps to No. 2 behind Tide; UCLA moves in

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch coaches players during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Fisch is filling the vacancy created when Arizona fired Kevin Sumlin earlier this month after the Wildcats finished the season winless, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school was still preparing an official announcement. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool, File)
Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coach

By John Marshall Dec. 23, 2020 12:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the decision says Colorado coach Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program. The person spoke Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2020, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Colorado AD wants next head coach to share his commitment

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2020 03:42 PM EST

UCLA wide receiver Kyle Philips (2) returns a punt for a touchdown in front of teammates Alex Johnson (19), Mo Osling III (7) and Washington State wide receiver Rodrick Fisher (88) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. UCLA won 67-63. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bruins defense did its part in comeback against Cougars

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 23, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this January 1963 file photo, Stanford football coach John Ralston smiles during a news conference in Stanford, Calif. Ralston, the former Stanford and Denver Broncos coach, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Sunnyvale, Calif. He was 92. (AP Photo/File)
John Ralston, former Stanford, Broncos coach, dies at 92

Sep. 15, 2019 09:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and his team prepares to take the field prior to their game against the BYU during an NCAA college football game, in Salt Lake City. The Utes were selected to win the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll and they're also ranked in the preseason coaches' poll. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Pac-12 has no clear favorite, but plenty of potential

By Greg Beacham Aug. 14, 2019 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, UCLA head coach Jim Mora looks toward the field against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. Three former UCLA football players are suing the school, alleging they suffered concussions and other injuries that worsened because they were forced to play instead of receiving proper treatment. The Los Angeles Times says former offensive linemen John Lopez, Poasi Moala and Zach Bateman are seeking more than $15 million each in suits naming UCLA regents, former coach Jim Mora, other staff and the NCAA. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
3 ex-UCLA football players sue school over injuries

May. 30, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Washington's Hunter Bryant is treated after being injured against UCLA in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. After spending more than half the season recovering from knee surgery in June, Bryant has provided a boost for the 10th-ranked Huskies’ offense heading into Friday’s Pac-12 championship game against No. 17 Utah. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
UCLA at Washington 10/28/2017

Nov. 27, 2018 04:54 PM EST