Kevin Lytle, Fort Collins ColoradoanWed, November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM UTC·1 min readThe Colorado State football program has found its next head coach.
Jim Mora will be the 26th coach in program history.
The UConn coach is leaving to join the Rams, with UConn athletic director releasing a statement Nov. 26 saying Mora has informed UConn he is taking the CSU job.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCSU had an extended search to find the next leader after firing Jay Norvell on Oct. 19 after the seventh game of the 2025 season. Tyson Summers served as CSU's interim coach for the final five games of the season.
Who is the new Colorado State football coach?
The 64-year-old Mora has been the UConn coach since 2022 but has a long history in college and the NFL. He's also been the head coach at UCLA and with the Seattle Seahawks.
Why did Colorado State hire Jim Mora?
CSU athletic director John Weber said he would like a coach with previous head coaching experience, although it wasn't required. Mora checks a lot of boxes.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe's worked in the western region in a variety of roles. He's worked at a lot of different stops, pro and college and has current experience navigating the college sports world.
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This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: UConn coach Jim Mora to take Colorado State football coaching job
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