Colorado State head coach Jim Mora Jr. expressed deep frustration regarding his team’s identity following a lopsided 73-7 loss to Washington State on Saturday.
The Rams surrendered 535 rushing yards and nine touchdowns during the defeat, dropping the team to 3-7 overall on the season.
During his postgame news conference, Mora suggested that the program lacks an internal understanding of what is required to succeed.
“These are people here that don’t know how to win,” Mora stated.
He compared the current environment at Colorado State to his previous tenure, noting that the school culture he came from was bolstered by a history of national championships.
Mora emphasized that his current objective is to foster a more competitive mindset within the locker room over the final two games of the season.
“We gotta teach people around here how to win,” the coach added.
The program has struggled significantly on the defensive side of the ball, currently ranking last among 138 FBS teams in scoring defense by allowing nearly 48 points per game.
Defensive challenges have persisted throughout the year, particularly following the departure of former defensive coordinator Tyson Summers.
Summers left the sideline during a midgame confrontation with Mora on Oct. 3.
Since that internal change, the team has conceded at least 64 points in three separate contests.
Mora, who was hired following the 2025 season, remains focused on long-term development despite the recent string of losses.
The Rams have now lost seven of their past eight games as the coaching staff attempts to stabilize the program’s defensive performance and overall morale.