- Program
- Colorado State
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2025
- Conference
- Pac-12
- Education
- Bachelor's degree from University of Washington, 1984
Profile
Jim Mora was hired as Colorado State’s head coach in December 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in college and the NFL. With previous head coaching stints at UCLA and in the NFL, Mora is acknowledged for building programs and producing turnarounds with postseason appearances, including leading UConn to consecutive nine-win seasons. He earned NFL Coach of the Year honors in 2004 and is renowned for defensive and overall program development at multiple levels.
Coaching Approach
Mora emphasizes program building through disciplined, physical play with strong defensive units and consistent leadership. His history of turnarounds is marked by improving performance and achieving bowl eligibility while fostering player development and team resilience.
Career Highlights
- Guided UConn to back-to-back nine-win seasons and bowl appearances
- Named NFL Coach of the Year in 2004 leading Falcons to NFC Championship
- Accumulated 105 career wins spanning NFL and collegiate head coaching roles
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