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Colorado State Hires Jim Mora as Head Coach as UConn Turns to Interim and Launches Search

Early reports describe a multi-year CSU contract that covers Mora’s UConn buyout.

Overview

  • UConn athletic director David Benedict said Mora informed him late Tuesday night, then named offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis interim coach and began a national search.
  • Mora exits after a four-year turnaround at UConn that produced consecutive nine-win seasons and a 9-3 regular season with all three losses in overtime.
  • Colorado State, 2-9 with one bowl since 2017 and preparing for a reconfigured Pac-12, is positioning increased resources under new leadership.
  • EssentiallySports reports a five-year CSU deal exceeding $12 million in base pay with incentives and says CSU will cover an approximately $1.5 million UConn buyout, details not yet released by the school.
  • Nick Saban reacted with surprise on The Pat McAfee Show, while Mora posted a public farewell to UConn and Connecticut’s governor offered a thankful sendoff.