STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn football coach Jim Mora is leaving the Huskies after four seasons to take over Colorado State’s program.

UConn athletic director David Benedict issued a statement Wednesday morning saying Mora had informed him late Tuesday night of his plans. Offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis is taking over as interim head coach while UConn conducts a national search for Mora’s permanent successor.

The 64-year-old Mora, a former NFL head coach with the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks, owns a 27-23 record at UConn and has led the Huskies to nine wins each of the last two seasons. UConn is 9-3 this season, and each of its three losses went to overtime.

“Coach Mora brought energy and a winning culture back to UConn football and put our program back on the national stag

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