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Arizona State linebacker Darien Butler (20) wraps up Colorado State tailback Jarek Broussard (23) from behind during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 25, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Colorado at Arizona State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 11:37 PM EDT

Colorado State quarterback Todd Centeio (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)
No. 5 Iowa rallies to defeat Colorado State 24-14

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 25, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Arizona State running back Daniyel Ngata (4) breaks free from a tackle by BYU linebacker Payton Wilgar (49) in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Arizona St, Colorado try to shake mistakes in Pac-12 opener

By David Brandt Sep. 23, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

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

Injured Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks on as teammates warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota at Colorado 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan hands off to running back Bryce Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game against against Miami of Ohio Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Fun & names: Colorado lists TV, movie characters as starters

By Pat Graham Sep. 16, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) avoids the tackle of UNLV linebacker Jacoby Windmon (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
No. 19 Arizona State at No. 23 BYU tops Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 03:11 AM EDT

An American flag is rolled out for the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Texas A&M and Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 5 Texas A&M escapes with 10-7 win over Colorado

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 11, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Texas A&M at Colorado 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Kent State running back Joachim Bangda (21) is stopped short of the goal line by Texas A&M defensive back Deuce Harmon (11) and defensive lineman Dallas Walker IV (93) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Former Big 12 foes meet again when No. 5 Texas A&M, CU clash

By Pat Graham Sep. 09, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Texas A&M running back Devon Achane (6) is stopped short of the goal line by Kent State defensive back Heskin Smith (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 5 Texas A&M, Colorado square off for 1st time since '09

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Northern Colorado head coach Ed McCaffrey looks on as his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffs spoil McCaffrey's debut, beat Northern Colorado 35-7

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 04, 2021 12:54 AM EDT

Northern Colorado quarterback Dylan McCaffrey warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Northern Colorado at Colorado 9/3/2021

Sep. 03, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey speaks during a news conference after being introduced as the new University of Northern Colorado head football coach in Greeley, Colo. McCaffrey will lead the Bears on to the gridiron to face Colorado in Boulder, Colo., for the two teams' season-opening tilt on Friday, Sept. 3. (Alex McIntyre/The Greeley Tribune via AP, File)
Ed McCaffrey makes long-awaited Bears debut against Colorado

By Pat Graham Sep. 02, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Huskies quarterback Dylan Morris looks to pass during NCAA college football practice in Seattle, in this Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, file photo. Washington begins the 2021 season as one of the favorites in the Pac-12 North Division, while also trying to erase the bad taste of how last year ended when a COVID-19 outbreak brought a sudden end to an already truncated schedule. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
5 Pac-12 teams still haven't named starters at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 25, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Drake London answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 11 Oregon carries high expectations in Pac-12

By Joe Reedy Aug. 24, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith fields questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Heated quarterback competition bodes well for Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 19, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Colorado linebacker Nate Landman takes part in drills during an NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffaloes relying on new QB, fifth-year linebacker Landman

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 19, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New Pac-12 boss Kliavkoff doesn't see expansion as a must

By Joe Reedy Jul. 27, 2021 08:16 PM EDT

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)
QB Sam Noyer heads to Oregon State for final season

Jun. 11, 2021 07:31 PM EDT