PAT GRAHAM
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

Arizona's Jayden de Laura, right, runs the ball as San Diego State's Jonah Tavai, left, defends in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)
Rising to occasion: QB leads No. 14 Utah to great heights

By Pat Graham Sep. 15, 2022 12:37 PM EDT
The rise of Cameron Rising can be traced to almost exactly a year ago, when the Utah

FILE - Craig Thompson, commissioner of the Mountain West Conference, speaks to reporters after the College Football Playoff presidents group meeting Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Grapevine, Texas. Craig Thompson, the only commissioner the Mountain West Conference has known, is stepping down after nearly 24 years in charge. The league announced Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, that Thompson's last day will be Dec. 31.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Mountain West Commissioner Thompson stepping down

By Pat Graham Sep. 14, 2022 02:37 PM EDT
Craig Thompson, the only commissioner the Mountain West Conference has known, is

Air Force running back John Lee Eldridge III, top, is tripped up by Colorado safety Trevor Woods in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
FB Roberts scores 3 TDs, Air Force routs Colorado 41-10

By Pat Graham Sep. 10, 2022 07:02 PM EDT
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Fullback Brad Roberts ran for 174 yards and three

Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) remains in the end zone after Florida linebacker Amari Burney made a game-saving interception near the end of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 13 Utah regroups after Florida loss, hosts Southern Utah

By Pat Graham Sep. 08, 2022 02:42 PM EDT
The Utah Utes reserve each Tuesday throughout the season for their longest and most

FILE - Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen (12) throws a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. No. 9 Baylor and No. 21 BYU play Saturday night, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah.(AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)
No. 9 Baylor braces for loud noise, late night at No. 21 BYU

By Pat Graham Sep. 08, 2022 01:43 PM EDT
The marquee matchup featuring No. 9 Baylor and No. 21 BYU will be a loud one and a

TCU linebacker Dee Winters, right, tackles Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Caleb Williams shines in USC debut, Nix struggles for Oregon

By Pat Graham Sep. 06, 2022 04:25 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — They’re all set in the quarterback department at USC and

Colorado wide receiver Maurice Bell, front center, is pulled down after catching a pass, by TCU cornerback Josh Newton and safeties Abraham Camara and Millard Bradford, from left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
TCU cruises by Colorado 38-13 to kick off Sonny Dykes era

By Pat Graham Sep. 03, 2022 02:22 AM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Derius Davis scored on a 60-yard punt return and a 27-yard

FILE - Colorado offensive lineman Casey Roddick (70) plays in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Colorado offensive lineman Casey Roddick nearly had his football career ended after a case of COVID-19 developed into a serious bout with myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart wall. These days, the left guard from California doesn't take even one snap for granted. That's why he relished his new role as team captain. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Roddick a Colorado captain year after myocarditis recovery

By Pat Graham Sep. 01, 2022 05:55 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado offensive lineman Casey Roddick was on the field for

FILE - Air Force running back Brad Roberts celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against UNLV in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Northern Iowa. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Falcons' quest: Air Force chases MW title, stadium turns 60

By Pat Graham Aug. 19, 2022 01:54 PM EDT
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — The blue-and-white sign leading into Falcon Stadium

FILE - Colorado coach Karl Dorrell watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Oct. 23, 2021. The Buffaloes are picked to finish last in the Pac-12, according to the media poll. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Colorado predicted last in Pac-12 in Dorrell's 3rd season

By Pat Graham Aug. 18, 2022 01:23 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Buffaloes are well aware of all the preseason

Devon Allen, of the United States, wins a heat in the mens 110-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Devon Allen chases hurdles gold at worlds, then off to NFL

By Pat Graham Jul. 16, 2022 04:56 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Leaping over those leg-bruising hurdles might be the easy part

FILE - Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell, left, confers with punter Josh Watts in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado is struggling with a loss of players and a shakeup in the ranks of assistant coaches in the offseason. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Dorrell turns over staff in effort to turn around Colorado

By Pat Graham Jan. 06, 2022 06:16 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — From the conference room overlooking the snow-covered turf at

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Nevada head coach Jay Norvell works the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Reno, Nev. A person with knowledge of the decision says Colorado State has hired Nevada head coach Jay Norvell to lead the Rams.(AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)
Colorado State brings in Nevada head coach Jay Norvell

By Pat Graham Dec. 06, 2021 01:55 PM EST
Colorado State hired the first Black head football coach in program history Monday,

Colorado State head coach Steve Addazio watches his team warm up before the NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Darryl Oumi)
Colorado State fires Steve Addazio after 2 bumpy seasons

By Pat Graham Dec. 02, 2021 12:58 PM EST
Colorado State fired fiery coach Steve Addazio on Thursday after a tumultuous

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lamb, defense shine as Colorado holds off Washington 20-17

By Pat Graham Nov. 20, 2021 06:45 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Out with a shoulder injury, Nate Landman still wanted in

Washington acting coach Bob Gregory directs players before an NCAA college football game against Arizona State on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Huskies look to regroup at Colorado, eye bowl eligibility

By Pat Graham Nov. 18, 2021 02:22 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Washington Huskies have a chance to salvage what's

Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) celebrates his team's winning score over Stanford during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Up for grabs: Utah and Oregon chase Pac-12 division titles

By Pat Graham Nov. 18, 2021 12:06 PM EST
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham played it cool. He mentioned how this was just

Fans storm the field after double overtime of an NCAA college football game between Oregon State and Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Outside of Oregon, it's a rocky season for the Pac-12

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2021 06:48 PM EST
Just about any sort of win in the Pac-12 is cause for fans to rush the field in

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) eludes Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell (1) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon State chases attempt No. 2 at becoming bowl eligible

By Pat Graham Nov. 04, 2021 05:43 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Oregon State makes attempt No. 2 at reaching bowl