The head coach is Karl Dorrell, who was hired February 23, 2020 following Mel Tucker's departure for Michigan State. Previously the Miami Dolphins' receivers coach, Dorrell signed a five year, $18 million deal with the Buffs. Dorrell has deep ties to the University of Colorado - he coached receivers from 1992-1993 and was their offensive coordinator from 1995-1998. Dorrell has started fast with a 3-0 record in the pandemic-shortened season to give Colorado bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016.