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.