Colorado State hires Jim Mora to usher in Pac-12 era. Expert grades for the move

Jim Mora has been appointed as the new head coach for Colorado State University’s football program, leaving his position at UConn where he led the team to consecutive nine-win seasons. His move comes as Colorado State prepares to join the revamped Pac-12 conference next season. Mora previously coached in the Pac-12 at UCLA, achieving a 46-30 record over six seasons before his departure in 2017. His successful tenure at UConn marked a significant turnaround for the program, which had gone 1-11 prior to his arrival. Mora's West Coast connections and coaching experience are seen as valuable assets for Colorado State as they seek stability and success following a decade of challenges post-Jim McElwain's tenure.