Jim Mora is 3-6 at Colorado State since 2026 and 76-59 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season3-6Conf 1-4
At Colorado State3-6Conf 1-4 · since 2026
Last 3 seasons3-6Conf 1-4
Career76-59Conf 32-30 · 11 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Colorado State won 46.7% of its games before he arrived (49.0% in conference). His career win rate is +9.6 pts against that (+2.6 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Nov 26, 2025
- Alma mater
- Washington
- Calls plays
- No
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
- Agent
- Jimmy Sexton
- Agency
- CAA
Head Coaching Seasons
10 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  UConn | 9-3 | FBS Independents | -3.5 | 5.1 | 32.0 | 28.5 | - | L 16-41 Wasabi Fenway Bowl vs Army |
| 2024 | UConn | 9-4 | FBS Independents | -1.1 | 1.5 | 26.9 | 25.7 | - | W 27-14 Wasabi Fenway Bowl vs North Carolina |
| 2023 | UConn | 3-9 | FBS Independents | -13.5 | -15.6 | 17.0 | 31.0 | - | - |
| 2022 | UConn | 6-7 | FBS Independents | -11.2 | -14.6 | 14.2 | 27.9 | - | L 14-28 Myrtle Beach Bowl vs Marshall |
| 2017 |  UCLA | 5-6 | Pac-12 | 0.8 | 4.9 | 39.3 | 34.5 | - | L 17-35 CACTUS BOWL vs Kansas State |
| 2016 | UCLA | 4-8 | Pac-12 | 3.4 | 9.1 | 27.5 | 17.3 | - | - |
| 2015 | UCLA | 8-5 | Pac-12 | 9.9 | 18.6 | 42.4 | 22.6 | - | L 29-37 FOSTER FARMS BOWL vs Nebraska |
| 2014 | UCLA | 10-3 | Pac-12 | 15.5 | 17.7 | 39.9 | 23.0 | 10 | W 40-35 VALERO ALAMO BOWL vs Kansas State |
| 2013 | UCLA | 10-3 | Pac-12 | 20.2 | 20.0 | 39.0 | 20.4 | 16 | W 42-12 HYUNDAI SUN BOWL vs Virginia Tech |
| 2012 | UCLA | 9-5 | Pac-12 | 9.1 | 14.8 | 36.8 | 22.8 | - | L 26-49 BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL vs Baylor |
Colorado State Staff, 2026
29- Jim MoraHead Coach
- Pryce TracyOffensive Coordinator
- Kenny McClendonAssistant Head Coach / Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line
- Kyle KrantzSpecial Teams Coordinator / Jacks
- Rante JonesAssistant Cornerbacks
- Cam SmithAssistant Defensive Backs
- Isiah LeeAssistant Defensive Line
- Roosevelt Maggitt, Jr.Assistant Inside Linebackers
- Luke HydeAssistant Offensive Line
- Miles FishbackAssistant Quarterbacks
- Trey MoraAssistant Quarterbacks
- Jagger PaganoAssistant Running Backs
- Jackson MitchellAssistant Special Teams / Assistant Jacks
- Beau SidwellAssistant Tight Ends
- Drew AndersonAssistant Wide Receivers
- Christian PaceAssociate Head Coach / Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line
- Trent MatthewsCornerbacks
- Jordan Frost-DixonLinebackers
- Matty Ah YouNickelbacks
- Matt MitchellPassing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks
- David HillRunning Backs
- Brayden HerdicSafeties
- Pat WelshTight Ends
- Caleb WilsonWide Receivers
- Cody SwansonAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Drew StefanelliAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Gabe WatsonAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Tim HicksAssociate Director of Football Strength & Conditioning
- Shelton BynumDirector of Football Strength & Conditioning
Transfer Portal at Colorado State
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 19
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 42 | -3 |
Staff History by Season
2 stints- 2026
Colorado StateHead Coach - 2021-2024UConnHead Coach
Coaching Tenure Timeline
4 stops
Head Coaches He Worked Under
2- Lou SpanosUConn, 2021
- Randy EdsallUConn, 2021