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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

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
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — After Mel Tucker's midnight blindside, Colorado athletic

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
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Steven Montez needs one touchdown pass Saturday in his

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
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — USC's fabulous freshman kept the Trojans unbeaten against

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
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nobody would have flinched had Khalil Tate knelt and kissed the

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffs know all too well Tate's speed and precision

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 04, 2019 04:56 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — No one needs to warn the Colorado Buffaloes about Khalil Tate .

Nebraska place kicker Isaac Armstrong kicks but misses with his field goal attempt to tie the score in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 34-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado comes back to beat No. 25 Nebraska 34-31 in OT

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 07, 2019 09:14 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mel Tucker's halftime message was simple: We've taken their

FILE - In this Thursday, March 7, 2019, file photograph, Colorado head football coach Mel Tucker gestures to fans in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game as Colorado hosts UCLA in Boulder, Colo. Colorado's new head coach isn't cutting the Buffaloes any slack in his first season in Boulder, proclaiming, "We have high expectations right now." (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
New coach Mel Tucker brings high expectations to Buffs

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 14, 2019 12:25 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mel Tucker has the pedigree if not the players, the resume if

Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre heads off the field after the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 30-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado fires coach Mike MacIntyre after 6 straight losses

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2018 01:10 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Two years after he was named AP coach of the year, Mike

Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua celebrates as time runs out in an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 30-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 21 Utah handles slow start, snow and Colorado 30-7

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 17, 2018 04:57 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — It was the No. 21 Utah Utes who weathered this storm, and they

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Boulder, Colo. The Buffaloes have followed up that 5-0 start with five straight losses and now are simply trying to become bowl eligible amid reports suggesting MacIntyre’s job is in jeopardy. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Utes face Buffs with eye on moving toward Pac-12 South title

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 16, 2018 05:23 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mike MacIntyre, Colorado's embattled coach , ditched his

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez, front, looks to pass the ball as Washington State defensive lineman Will Rodgers III pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minshew leads No. 10 Washington State past Colorado 31-7

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 10, 2018 07:09 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The 10th-ranked Washington State Cougars weren't in any hurry

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. runs for a touchdown after a reception past Southern California cornerback Iman Marshall (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. The Buffaloes are hoping for a big boost with the possible return of star sophomore Laviksa Shenault Jr. when they host 10th-ranked Washington State on Saturday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Buffs could get star receiver back Saturday vs Washington St

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2018 01:35 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Star sophomore Laviska Shenault Jr . indicated on Instagram

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez throws against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Oregon State rallies past Colorado 41-34 in overtime

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 27, 2018 07:44 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — When Travon McMillian ran 75 yards for a touchdown against

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo, Colorado State wide receiver Nikko Hall, left, is tackled by Colorado linebacker Nate Landman in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Denver. Through three games Colorado sophomore linebacker Nate Landman already has 34 tackles. That’s double the total he had as a freshman last season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Colorado sophomore linebacker Nate Landman a rising star

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 20, 2018 07:13 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nate Landman is wrangling honors just like he is ball carriers.