PAT GRAHAM
FILE - Colorado football coach Deion Sanders, center , and his son, Shedeur, right, greet fans during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Colorado and Colorado State on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Hired in December after a highly successful run as Jackson State’s head coach, the NFL Hall of Fame cornerback known for his playmaking and pizzazz, is in the midst of running practices with his new team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Coach Prime's spring game to preview fresh-look Colorado

By Pat Graham Apr. 21, 2023 02:57 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders recently met his match on the

FILE - Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. The University of Colorado introduced a pilot program that makes the credit review for transfer students a more seamless process. It may have been the move that ultimately lured Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders to Boulder. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Coach Prime comes up big in 1st recruiting class at Colorado

By Pat Graham Feb. 01, 2023 07:49 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders proudly recited the numbers from

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
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders is taking over as head coach at Colorado,

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
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders said Monday that a report stating Colorado has

Utah quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, right, is congratulated by offensive lineman Paul Maile after running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 14 Utah beats CU 63-21, gets spot in Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The loudest roar from the Utah fans came at the end of a

Colorado interim head coach Mike Sanford, front, leads players as they arrive at Folsom Field for an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sanford, Colorado close out year on cusp of coaching change

By Pat Graham Nov. 25, 2022 01:01 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Interim coach Mike Sanford found a way to keep the struggling

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) lays on the ground after getting past Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (3) as Oregon offensive lineman Marcus Harper II (55) signals a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon earns Pac-12 title game spot with win over Oregon St

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 01:50 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks at the scoreboard after taking a timeout against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 14 Utah has outside Pac-12 title shot, focus on Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 09:55 AM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Utah Utes comprehend the complexity of what needs to happen

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams scores a touchdown, getting past Colorado's Robert Barnes, left, and Tyrin Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 USC can earn spot in Pac-12 title game by beating UCLA

By Pat Graham Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME

Utah safety R.J. Hubert (11) tackles Washington State wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 13 Utah looks to keep home streak rolling vs Stanford

By Pat Graham Nov. 10, 2022 12:50 PM EST
Kyle Whittingham has a word of advice for any Utah player thinking about leaving the

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, congratulates Noah Sewell after he rushed for a 1-yard touchdown against Colorado in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 6 Oregon finds rhythm after stumble, reels off 8 in row

By Pat Graham Nov. 08, 2022 06:51 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Dan Fouts is a big fan of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix. Big fan of

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, right, hands off the ball to running back Noah Whittington in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nix, No. 8 Oregon turn up gadget plays, beat Colorado 49-10

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bo Nix and the Oregon offense tried out some new and creative

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs the ball as California defensive end Nate Burrell (98) tries to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 8 Oregon rolls into Colorado on 7-game winning streak

By Pat Graham Nov. 03, 2022 01:29 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Dan Lanning doesn’t talk in code. The Oregon coach just prefers

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
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Longtime NFL linebacker Chad Brown owes so much to the

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams looks to throw against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Williams, No. 7 USC brace for raucous crowd at No. 20 Utah

By Pat Graham Oct. 13, 2022 04:03 PM EDT
Caleb Williams found a critic that's hard to please — himself.

Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell arrives with his players at Folsom Field before an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dorrell out as coach at Colorado after 0-5 start to season

By Pat Graham Oct. 02, 2022 04:06 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado fired football coach Karl Dorrell after an 0-5 start

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels, front, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Navy linebackers John Marshall, center, and Nicholas Straw in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Air Force finds struggling run game late, beats Navy 13-10

By Pat Graham Oct. 01, 2022 03:37 PM EDT
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Haaziq Daniels and the Air Force ground game finally

FILE - Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels (4) runs in for a touchdown as offensive tackle Adam Karas, right, looks to set a block on Louisville defensive back Josh Minkins (25) during the first half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Dallas. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Air Force's high-powered ground game runs on 'Diesel'

By Pat Graham Sep. 30, 2022 04:20 PM EDT
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — To fuel their high-octane ground game, the Air Force

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan drops back to pass against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 12 Utah reels off 3 straight wins, braces for Oregon St

By Pat Graham Sep. 29, 2022 12:59 PM EDT
Quarterback Chance Nolan made his first career start for Oregon State inside

Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout (5) looks to throw against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Dorrell, Colorado feeling the pressure after 0-3 start

By Pat Graham Sep. 19, 2022 07:00 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado coach Karl Dorrell put it no other way than the