PAT GRAHAM
FILE - Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer (4) looks to pass against Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Noyer has entered the transfer portal for a second time to close a career in Boulder that included three head coaches and a brief switch to safety. Noyer led the Buffaloes to a 4-2 record last season under first-year Colorado coach Karl Dorrell and a berth in the Alamo Bowl.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Colorado starting QB Sam Noyer enters transfer portal

By Pat Graham Jun. 07, 2021 01:56 PM EDT
Colorado starting quarterback Sam Noyer has entered the transfer portal for a

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey rolls out to throw in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan quarterback McCaffrey announced on social media he plans to transfer to Northern Colorado, where his dad is the head coach. In a Twitter post on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, McCaffrey wrote: “Extremely honored to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at The University of Northern Colorado. Go Bears!!” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Big Macs attack: McCaffrey's QB son joins him at N Colorado

By Pat Graham Feb. 04, 2021 04:35 PM EST
Northern Colorado coach Ed McCaffrey brought in a graduate-transfer quarterback

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. First-year Colorado coach Dorrell has the Buffaloes in a bowl for the first time since 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Off to solid start, Dorrell sees big things in store for CU

By Pat Graham Jan. 15, 2021 04:25 PM EST
Colorado coach Karl Dorrell had a thought while flying back with his team from

FILE - Denver Nuggets' Bol Bol (10) is pressured by Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma (0) and Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, file photo. It’s understandable if names such as skateboarder Sky Brown, Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol or French Open champion Iga Swiatek don’t ring an instant bell. Just wait, though. By the time 2021 ends, they could be making an even bigger name for themselves. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File)
The name game: A few athletes primed for breakouts in '21

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2020 02:32 PM EST
For some, the sky's the limit, which also just happens to be the title of the

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl

By Pat Graham Dec. 21, 2020 03:42 PM EST
Preparing for the Boca Raton Bowl proved a bit of a slippery slope for the

FILE - This Dec. 9, 2017, file photo shows Army's Ahmad Bradshaw holding up the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy after Army defeated Navy in an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Army coach Jeff Monken is focused on one thing _ capturing the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The Black Knights can take the first step toward winning the coveted hardware, emblematic of supremacy among the three service academies, when Air Force visits Michie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Army left out in Bowl Day marred by cancellations, opt outs

By Pat Graham Dec. 20, 2020 07:02 PM EST
At a time when team after team had opted out of bowl games, Army found itself

Utah wide receiver Britain Covey, center, raises his arm as he warms up with teammates in sub-freezing temperatures and light snow before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bowl spot on the line for Utah, Washington State in finale

By Pat Graham Dec. 17, 2020 12:09 PM EST
The start-and-stop nature of the season has left Utah receiver Britain Covey

Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer looks to pass the ball against Utah in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffs on standby as possible fill-in for Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Dec. 15, 2020 02:44 AM EST
At the moment, Karl Dorrell and the Colorado Buffaloes remain on standby mode.

Utah quarterback Jake Bentley, left, is pursued by Colorado linebacker Joshka Gustav in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Utah defense, Jordan shine in 38-21 win over No. 21 Colorado

By Pat Graham Dec. 12, 2020 03:43 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Utah Utes got up and at 'em early — courtesy of a

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire, left, tries to avoid a tackle by Colorado safety Isaiah Lewis during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Undefeated season over, No. 14 BYU regroups for San Diego St

By Pat Graham Dec. 10, 2020 04:23 PM EST
Zayne Anderson and some of his BYU teammates watched the game film in the hotel

Colorado running back Jarek Broussard, front, runs for a short gain as San Diego State linebacker Andrew Aleki pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surging Buffs focus on Utah, not Pac-12 title game scenarios

By Pat Graham Dec. 07, 2020 06:42 PM EST
Colorado linebacker Carson Wells prefers to treat football games much like

San Diego State running back Chance Bell, left, is pulled down by Colorado linebacker Nate Landman (53) after a short gain as Colorado safety Isaiah Lewis follows the play in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Defense shines as Colorado beats SDSU 20-10 to move to 3-0

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2020 09:10 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado linebacker Nate Landman wasn't being flippant,

San Diego State players celebrate an interception late into the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Gearing up for USC, Colorado quickly pivots to face SDSU

By Pat Graham Nov. 27, 2020 08:30 PM EST
Over Thanksgiving dinner, Colorado coach Karl Dorrell had to digest this

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws over Arizona linebacker Jalen Harris (49) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
3rd time charm? Utah hosts No. 20 USC after 2 cancellations

By Pat Graham Nov. 19, 2020 12:07 PM EST
Season opener attempt No. 3 for the Utah Utes. The

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u pushes across the goal line defended by Boise State safety Tyreque Jones (21) to score for the Cougars in the third quarter Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
In fashion: No. 8 BYU interested in wins, not style points

By Pat Graham Nov. 19, 2020 11:54 AM EST
Kalani Sitake teased that his sense of style includes clothing given to him for

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Jerry Rice smiles an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif. Rice's son, Brenden, is following in his father's footsteps by playing as a wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes in this coronavirus-shortened season. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
Rice & shine: Son of Jerry Rice carving own path at Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 17, 2020 07:30 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Like any other college freshman, Brenden Rice is

Colorado running back Jarek Broussard, center, slips between UCLA linebacker Caleb Johnson, left, and defensive back Mo Osling III for a long gain in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Top of his game: CU's Broussard shines after 2 knee injuries

By Pat Graham Nov. 10, 2020 06:46 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The story of how tailback Jarek Broussard wound up at

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has plenty of time to pass with his offensive linemen keeping Boise State's pass rush at bay Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. (AP photo, Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
After 8-0 start, No. 8 BYU plans low-key bye week amid virus

By Pat Graham Nov. 10, 2020 02:57 PM EST
This is plenty of reason to celebrate: Zach Wilson and the eighth-ranked BYU

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, left, looks to throw the ball under pressure froim Colorado cornerback Chris Miller in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broussard, Colorado beat UCLA 48-42 to begin Dorrell Era

By Pat Graham Nov. 07, 2020 11:11 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The emotions radiating from Karl Dorrell weren't for his

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2018, file photo, UCLA coach Chip Kelly argues a call with official Tim Messuri during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado in Boulder, Colo. UCLA plays at Colorado this week. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Like old times: New CU coach Karl Dorrell faces ex-team UCLA

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2020 04:10 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The coincidence isn't lost on Karl Dorrell as he makes