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Jim Mora Leaves UConn to Take Colorado State Job Ahead of Pac-12 Move

UConn names offensive coordinator Gordie Sammis interim head coach pending a full search.

Overview

  • UConn athletic director David Benedict confirmed that Mora accepted Colorado State’s offer, with CSU yet to release contract details.
  • Mora departs after rebuilding UConn to a 27-23 record with consecutive nine-win seasons, three bowl berths, and a 9-3 mark this year with all losses in overtime.
  • He will replace Jay Norvell, fired Oct. 19 after a 2-5 start, as Colorado State prepares to enter a reconfigured Pac-12 under new athletic director John Weber.
  • Early fallout at UConn includes reports of RB Victor Rosa planning to enter the transfer portal and indications that support staffers could follow Mora to Fort Collins.
  • Mora signed a UConn extension through 2028 worth just over $10 million last December, though Colorado State’s agreement was not disclosed in initial reports.