PAT GRAHAM
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

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) looks to pass the ball as Virginia outside linebacker Noah Taylor (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 17 BYU faces Idaho St in final home game for seniors

By Pat Graham Nov. 04, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
If he had to pinpoint it, the most prominent emotion for BYU defensive lineman

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon opens at No. 4 in CFP rankings, travels to Washington

By Pat Graham Nov. 04, 2021 02:01 AM EDT
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Like old times: Mendenhall faces BYU as coach of Virginia

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2021 01:07 PM EDT
For the longest time, Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall wanted no part of a game

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith walks the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State may become bowl eligible for 1st time since '13

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2021 01:58 AM EDT
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Oregons' CJ Verdell runs against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Whittingham among AP's Pac-12 award winners for 1st half

By Pat Graham Oct. 19, 2021 04:48 PM EDT
The Utah Utes raised their voices — and their coach — after an emotional come

BYU players pose following their NCAA college football game against Utah State Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 10 BYU's recipe for success: Never trail, ignore hype

By Pat Graham Oct. 07, 2021 03:32 PM EDT
The BYU Cougars have a straightforward equation for success this season — never

Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell watches his defense against Arizona State's offense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Dorrell apologizes to cameraman, team for on-field incident

By Pat Graham Oct. 04, 2021 06:47 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Karl Dorrell considers himself calm and collected on the

Colorado State quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) runs for a first down against Arizona State's defensive during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 25, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Oh and 14: Colorado looks to snap losing streak against USC

By Pat Graham Sep. 30, 2021 02:38 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — This striking stat seems to bode well for Southern

BYU quarterback Baylor Romney (16) passes the ball to BYU fullback Masen Wake (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Wheel deal: Coveted prize on line for No. 13 BYU, Utah State

By Pat Graham Sep. 30, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
No. 13 BYU and Utah State players have something quite heavy on their minds — a

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) carries the ball against Arizona State in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 15 BYU hosts South Florida team making rare trip West

By Pat Graham Sep. 23, 2021 01:24 PM EDT
South Florida coach Jeff Scott soon will be entering a venue filled with a

UCLA wide receiver Kyle Philips (2) makes a touchdown catch over Fresno State defensive back Bralyn Lux (38) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford hosts No. 24 UCLA with fans back inside stadium

By Pat Graham Sep. 23, 2021 03:24 AM EDT
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Colorado safety Mark Perry, top, tackles Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell after he caught a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Minnesota won 30-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota routs Colorado 30-0 behind stout defense, Potts

By Pat Graham Sep. 18, 2021 04:24 PM EDT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Thomas Rush's big-play afternoon looked like this: Three