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Colorado State names Jim Mora new head coach

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Fort Collins, Colo. Colorado State University announced Wednesday that it has hired UConn head coach Jim Mora to lead the Rams football program as it prepares to join the Pac-12. Mora, 64, compiled a 27–23 record at UConn, producing back-to-back nine-win seasons and three bowl appearances in four years. He previously coached at UCLA and in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks. He will relocate to Colorado. Mora succeeds Jay Norvell, who was fired in October after an 18–26 record. Colorado State scheduled an introductory news conference for Monday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from WFSB, KUSA.com, WHAS 11 Louisville, Winnipeg Free Press, 2 News Nevada and https://www.kktv.com.

Timeline of Events

2004–2006: Mora served as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons; 2009: Seattle Seahawks head coach.
2012–2017: Mora served as head coach at UCLA.
2022: Mora was hired as UConn head coach and began program rebuilding.
2024–2025: Mora led UConn to back-to-back nine-win seasons and three bowl appearances in four years.
Late November 2025: Colorado State announced hiring Mora and scheduled a December 1 introductory news conference after firing Jay Norvell in October.

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Who Benefited

Colorado State University, its athletic department and football program benefited by hiring an experienced coach to lead the transition into the Pac-12 Conference.

Who Suffered

UConn University, its players, coaches, staff and fans experienced disruption as their head coach departed to take the Colorado State position.

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