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Jim Mora prepares for first season with Colorado State in Pac-12

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Jim Mora prepares for first season with Colorado State in Pac-12

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Jim Mora embarks on his first season as head coach of Colorado State on September 5 against Wyoming. The Rams join a reimagined Pac-12 Conference featuring schools like Boise State and Fresno State. Mora, known for successful rebuilds, previously took UConn to bowl games and aims to restore success to a Rams program that hasn't won a conference title since 2002. He emphasizes maintaining high standards and accountability as keys to success.

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•Mora starts new role on September 5 against Wyoming.
•Colorado State joins revamped Pac-12 Conference.
•The Rams last won a conference title in 2002.
•Mora previously led UConn to three bowl games.
•Emphasis on high standards and accountability under Mora.

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5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Mora takes on another rebuild as Colorado State joins the revamped Pac-12 Conference

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Jim Mora spent the summer hiking and mountain biking to the top of whatever summit was in front of him. The longtime coach known for rebuilding programs tries to lead Colorado State back to the top in his first season in charge and as the Rams join the reimagined Pac-12 Conference. “If we work hard, if we stay healthy, if we maintain the standard, we can be successful,” Mora recently said from his office inside Canvas Stadium with a view overlooking the field.
— Yahoo Sportsby PAT GRAHAM

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Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:10 PM
Jim Mora takes on another rebuild as Colorado State joins the revamped Pac-12 Conference
Jim Mora spent the summer hiking and mountain biking to the top of whatever summit was in front of him. The longtime coach known for rebuilding programs tries to lead Colorado State back to the top in his first season in charge and as the Rams join the reimagined Pac-12 Conference. “If we work hard, if we stay healthy, if we maintain the standard, we can be successful,” Mora recently said from his office inside Canvas Stadium with a view overlooking the field.

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