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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

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

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot is tripped after a long gain against Colorado State in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Worth the wait: Buffaloes tailback makes most of 1st start

By Pat Graham Sep. 04, 2019 06:35 PM EDT

Colorado State safety Jamal Hicks, left, comes in to tackle Colorado quarterback Steven Montez, who ran for a short gain during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado begins Mel Tucker era by beating Colorado St 52-31

By Pat Graham Aug. 31, 2019 02:22 AM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez celebrates after completing a pass to wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. for an 89-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Denver. Colorado won 45-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado rolls to 4th straight win over Colorado State

By Pat Graham Aug. 31, 2018 09:59 PM EDT