Jim Mora previews Colorado State’s matchup with ‘powerhouse’ BYU
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU and Colorado State last played as conference rivals in 2010, having shared affiliations in several conferences over nearly a century; since then, BYU has risen to become a Big 12 title favorite and College Football Playoff contender, while Colorado State recently joined the Pac-12.
- Colorado State head coach Jim Mora views BYU's transformation from a WAC team to a national contender as a "road map" for his program's aspirations, emphasizing the importance of disciplined leadership and consistent program elevation.
- Mora praised BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier for his size, intelligence, decision-making, and play-extending ability, highlighting his impressive freshman season as a foundation for confidence and leadership.
- Despite Mora's respect for BYU coach Kalani Sitake and his team's toughness and discipline, he is determined to challenge the No. 11-ranked Cougars, acknowledging their status as one of the most complete teams nationally.
- Under Mora, Colorado State has started the season 2-0 for the first time since 2011, but faces a significant test against BYU, which Mora describes as a "great challenge" that his team is eager to meet.
