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Jim Mora’s Debut Propels Colorado State to 35-13 Win Over Wyoming
9/7/2026, 4:35:56 AM
Mora’s Debut Sparks 35-13 Victory
In their first Pac-12 outing, Colorado State defeated Wyoming 35-13. Quarterback Hauss Hejny, a transfer from Oklahoma State, threw five touchdown passes and added a 28-yard reception on a trick play. He connected three times with RJ Vick, who finished with six catches for 75 yards. Colorado State’s defense forced three interceptions, including a late pick by Oumar Diomande that helped seal the win. The Rams captured the Bronze Boot trophy, marking a successful start for new head coach Jim Mora.
Background: CSU’s Move to the Pac-12 and Coaching Change
The 2024 season saw Colorado State leave the Mountain West for the Pac-12, while longtime rival Wyoming remained in the Mountain West. Mora arrived from UConn after four seasons in Connecticut, bringing a roster overhaul that included 76 new players—41 of them transfers such as Hejny and Vick. Prior CSU debut victories were recorded by Mike Bobo in 2015; recent hires Steve Addazio (2020) and Jay Norvell (2022) lost their first games.
Key Game Statistics
- Score: Colorado State 35, Wyoming 13
- Passing: Hejny 214 yards, five TDs
- Receiving: Vick 75 yards, three TDs
- Defense: Three interceptions, one fumble recovery, Oumar Diomande’s pick
- Attendance: 40,546 spectators
Official Reactions
Coach Jim Mora expressed modest optimism after the win: “Right now, I’m just happy for the players,” — Jim Mora, new head coach. Hejny highlighted the program’s drive: “CSU is a place that was hungry to win and hungry to have success,” — Hauss Hejny. Wyoming’s coach Jay Sawvel acknowledged shortcomings, noting “We’ve got a lot of things to fix” “We’ve got a lot of things to fix,” — The Cowboys. Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould praised the venue and the conference’s potential to raise its profile.
Upcoming Schedule
Colorado State will host Southern Utah next Saturday, while Wyoming travels to Northern Colorado. Both programs look to build on the outcomes of this opening weekend.
