PAT GRAHAM
FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Texas State linebacker Christian Taylor, left, and safety Tory Spears (14) tackle Boston College running back David Bailey during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Boston. Texas State plkays ast BYU on Saturday, Oct. 24.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Sound check: Fans return as No. 12 BYU hosts Texas State

By Pat Graham Oct. 22, 2020 01:22 PM EDT
BYU coach Kalani Sitake likes the sound of this — about 6,000 screaming Cougars

BYU tight end Masen Wake (13) hurdles UTSA's Corey Mayfield Jr. (26) and Antonio Parks in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Touching tribute: BYU's Masen Wake honors late mom after TD

By Pat Graham Oct. 21, 2020 05:16 PM EDT
For two weeks, BYU sophomore Masen Wake kept his tribute to his mother covered

FILE—Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer warms up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Noyer, who left the university in search of a chance to quarterback a team, has returned to Colorado to vie for the first-string play caller position after a call from the university's new football coaching staff. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
At home: Sam Noyer returns to Colorado with chance at QB job

By Pat Graham Oct. 14, 2020 06:35 PM EDT
Sam Noyer packed up his stuff in December and departed Colorado for what he

Air Force linebacker Parker Noren (44) takes down Navy wide receiver Chance Warren (13) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette via AP)
Air Force kicker, defense pave way to 40-7 win over Navy

By Pat Graham Oct. 03, 2020 09:30 PM EDT
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Tevye Schuettpelz-Rohl tied a school record

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo looks on as his team huddles before an NCAA college football game against BYU, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Tommy Gilligan)
October opening act: Air Force finally begins, hosts Navy

By Pat Graham Oct. 01, 2020 03:32 PM EDT
For the first time in school history, Air Force opens a season in October and

BYU running back Tyler Allgeier dives for a touchdown as Navy defensive back Cameron Kinley (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Tommy Gilligan)
No. 18 BYU back on field after COVID-19 outbreak, faces Troy

By Pat Graham Sep. 24, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
BYU’s bye week unexpectedly turned into multiple weeks following a COVID-19

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun looks on in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming at Air Force Academy, Colo. The Air Force Falcons are planning to play two games this season against fellow service academies Army and Navy. The Falcons will host Navy on Oct. 3, 2020, and travel to West Point, N.Y., to face Army on Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Air Force will play Army, Navy in football this season

By Pat Graham Sep. 14, 2020 03:41 PM EDT
The Air Force Falcons will play two football games this season against fellow

Karl Dorrell smiles as he responds to a question during a news conference to announce that he is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dorrell retains 4 Colorado assistants from previous staff

By Pat Graham Feb. 27, 2020 06:08 PM EST
Newly hired Colorado football coach Karl Dorrell will keep four assistants from

Karl Dorrell, right, is congratulated by athletic dirtector Rick George at a news conference to announce that Dorrell is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Homecoming: Karl Dorrell returns to Boulder as head coach

By Pat Graham Feb. 24, 2020 05:47 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Scratch house hunting off the priority list for Karl

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker reacts to a holding call in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, in Tempe, Ariz. 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 Scuteri, File)
Colorado scrambling after Tucker leaves for Michigan St

By Pat Graham Feb. 12, 2020 05:54 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mel Tucker arrived at Colorado from Georgia, vowing to

Oregon guard Chris Duarte, right, drives to the rim past Colorado guard D'Shawn Schwartz in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

By Pat Graham Jan. 02, 2020 11:29 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV received a little pep talk from none

Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, center, celebrates with her teammates Lydia Giomi, left, Erin Boley and Ruthy Hebard, right, after defeating Kansas State 89-51 in an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Name dropping: A few up-and-comers who may make mark in '20

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2019 05:25 PM EST
Some are already on the ascent (rock climber Brooke Raboutou). Others are

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, front, drives past Colorado State guard Kendle Moore in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Collins, Colo., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (Bethany Baker/Fort Collins Coloradoan via AP)
Gatling helps No. 24 Colorado hold off Colorado State 56-48

By Pat Graham Dec. 13, 2019 10:18 PM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The touch on Shane Gatling's jumper finally returned

A welcome sign flashes during an announcement that Steve Addazio has been hired as the new head football coach at Colorado State University at a news conference at the school Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Addazio eager to lead Colorado State after being fired at BC

By Pat Graham Dec. 12, 2019 08:42 PM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Steve Addazio got a little lost inside his new

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019 file photo Boston College head coach Steve Addazio leads his team onto the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C. Colorado State has hired Addazio as its head football coach. Addazio wasn't out of work long after being fired by Boston College on Dec. 1. He was 44-44 in seven seasons with the Eagles. The 60-year-old steps in for Mike Bobo, who resigned last week after reaching a financial settlement with Colorado State. Bobo is now the offensive coordinator at South Carolina. Addazio inherits a Colorado State team that is coming off a second straight losing season. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Colorado State hires Steve Addazio as football coach

By Pat Graham Dec. 11, 2019 04:55 PM EST
One of the criteria Colorado State had for its next football coach was

In this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, photograph, Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo walks the sidelines in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State in Fort Collins, Colo. Boise State won 31-24. Bobo was relieved of his duties Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, after five years on the job. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Mike Bobo steps down as football coach at Colorado State

By Pat Graham Dec. 04, 2019 04:55 PM EST
Mike Bobo has agreed to step down as football coach at Colorado State after a

Boise State wide receiver CT Thomas, front is tackled by Colorado State cornerback Andre Neal after pulling in a pass for a short gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Henderson, No. 20 Boise State hang on for 31-24 win over CSU

By Pat Graham Nov. 29, 2019 07:12 PM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Curtis Weaver knows his Boise State history. The

Boise State quarterback Jaylon Henderson (9) runs with the ball as Utah State defensive tackle Devon Anderson (91) moves in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)
Boise State on cusp of its 1st unbeaten MW regular season

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2019 11:45 AM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — How’s this for motivation: The Boise State Broncos

Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard (30) carries the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
All-America Watch: Air Force K Koehnke jams on, off field

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2019 01:48 PM EST
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Air Force kicker/guitarist Jake Koehnke hasn’t

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot, front, is pulled down after a short gain by Stanford cornerback Ethan Bonner in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Price hits winning kick with no time left, CU beats Stanford

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2019 06:35 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Those bowl thoughts by the Colorado Buffaloes are still