CSU Football Ends Second Week of Spring Practice Under New Coach Jim Mora

Mora pleased with quarterback progress and team cohesion as Rams prepare for April 15 spring finale

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:48pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a Colorado State University football practice, with players and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team's green and gold colors.A new era of Colorado State football takes shape as the Rams' spring practice sessions under coach Jim Mora emphasize team unity and quarterback competition.Fort Collins Today

In his first spring practice as the new head coach of the Colorado State University football team, Jim Mora has been encouraged by the performance of his quarterbacks and the growing team chemistry, despite the challenges of integrating many new players. The Rams held their first live scrimmage inside Canvas Stadium on Saturday, giving Mora a better evaluation of the squad's progress as they prepare for the April 15 spring finale.

Why it matters

Mora's first spring practice as CSU's head coach is a critical period to establish his system, evaluate talent, and build team unity ahead of the upcoming fall season. With a roster that includes several high-profile transfers, Mora must quickly mold the Rams into a cohesive unit capable of competing in the Mountain West Conference.

The details

During Saturday's live scrimmage, Mora saw positive signs from his top two quarterbacks, Oklahoma State transfer Hauss Hejny and UConn transfer K'saan Farrar, as well as returning starter Darius Curry, who is recovering from a foot injury. Mora praised the competitiveness and progress of all three signal-callers. The coach also highlighted the importance of the new-look roster quickly developing strong relationships both on and off the field.

  • The Rams held their first live scrimmage inside Canvas Stadium on Saturday, March 25.
  • CSU has two more weeks of spring practice before the finale on April 15.

The players

Jim Mora

The new head coach of the Colorado State University football team, hired in the offseason to lead the program.

Hauss Hejny

An Oklahoma State transfer who is competing for the starting quarterback job under Mora.

K'saan Farrar

A UConn transfer who followed Mora to CSU and is also in the mix at quarterback.

Darius Curry

The only returning starter at quarterback for the Rams, who is recovering from a foot injury.

Oumar Diomande

A linebacker who transferred from UConn to CSU to reunite with Mora.

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What they’re saying

“He's a quarterback-friendly coach. He pushes his quarterbacks to be the best every day. He demands that out of us. We've been competing at a high level. We've just been pushing each other.”

— K'saan Farrar, Quarterback

“The practices are designed for us to break down or quit or whatever, but if you just keep your mind into it, you get the best out of it. It comes out the way you want it to come out.”

— Oumar Diomande, Linebacker

What’s next

CSU will hold two more weeks of spring practice before the April 15 finale, where Mora hopes to see continued progress as he lays the foundation for his first season leading the Rams in the fall.

The takeaway

Mora's first spring practice at CSU has been focused on quickly integrating a roster with many new faces, including high-profile transfers, and building team chemistry that can translate to success on the field in the upcoming season.