Colorado State defensive coordinator disappears from sideline early and is fired after game, tell me about this news today

Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers left the sideline mid-game and was officially dismissed from the program following the Rams’ 56–26 loss to Oregon State in Fort Collins.

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During the first half, after Oregon State quickly took control and jumped out to an early lead, head coach Jim Mora stripped Summers of his defensive play-calling duties on the spot. Rather than remaining on the sideline in a supporting role, Summers decided to walk off the field entirely and disappeared from the stadium area.

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In his postgame press conference, Jim Mora clarified what transpired:

• Mora stated that while he made the decision to take away Summers’ play-calling responsibilities during the game, he did not instruct him to leave the field.

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• Mora noted that Summers “made the decision on his own to leave the field”.

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• Mora confirmed the separation was permanent, stating Summers was no longer with the football program.

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In Summers’ absence, co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Kenny McClendon took over play-calling responsibilities with assistance from the defensive staff.

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The abrupt exit followed mounting struggles for Colorado State’s defense, which entered the contest having surrendered 59 points to UTSA the previous week and had allowed 193 total points over their first five games (an average of 38.6 points per game). Summers had previously served as Colorado State’s interim head coach late last season before Mora retained him on staff upon taking over the program.

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