Colorado State defensive coordinator dismissed following loss to Oregon State

<p>Colorado State lost to Oregon State 56-26 on Saturday, following a previous defeat where they allowed 59 points to UTSA in a 59-45 loss. This performance raised concerns about the team's defensive capabilities, leading to the dismissal of defensive coordinator Tyson Summers.</p><p>During the game against Oregon State, head coach Jim Mora removed Summers from his play-calling duties before halftime. Mora stated that Summers left the sideline after the Beavers took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Following the game, Mora confirmed that Summers is no longer part of the Rams' program.</p><p>After Summers' departure, co-defensive coordinator Kenny McClendon assumed play-calling responsibilities, but the team continued to struggle, allowing Oregon State to score an additional 21 points in the second quarter, resulting in a 35-14 halftime deficit.</p><p>Mora is in his first season as head coach at Colorado State after previously coaching at UConn. Summers had previously served as the interim head coach for the final five games of the 2025 season.</p>