Colorado State parts ways with defensive coordinator Tyson Summers during loss
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Colorado State University discontinued its relationship with defensive coordinator Tyson Summers during a 56-26 loss to Oregon State on October 3, 2026. Coach Jim Mora Jr. announced the change after Summers was replaced as the team's defensive play caller in the first half. Kenny McClendon, an assistant coach, has been appointed the new defensive coordinator. The loss marked a tough stretch for the Rams, who have a defense ranked among the worst in the country, allowing an average of 34.2 points per game entering this week.
- •Colorado State's defense ranked 129th out of 138 in scoring defense.
- •Oregon State gained 727 total yards and scored 56 points.
- •Kenny McClendon replaces Tyson Summers as defensive coordinator.
- •Rams were outscored significantly, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles.
- •Summers was in his first year with coach Jim Mora Jr.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Colorado State defensive coordinator leaves team mid game vs. Oregon State, is officially fired afterward
- 2:24 AMCBS Sports — Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers left team mid-game after he was replaced as playcaller
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Colorado State appears to part ways with defensive coordinator Tyson Summers during 56-26 loss to Oregon State
"Here's what we know about former Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summer's shock decision to walk out of Canvas Stadium in Collins, Colorado.
"Things were going so poorly against the Beavers the Rams made a mid-game coordinator change
"Summers was replaced as the team's defensive play caller in the first half.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 3:03 AMColorado State defensive coordinator leaves team mid game vs. Oregon State, is officially fired afterward
Here's what we know about former Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summer's shock decision to walk out of Canvas Stadium in Collins, Colorado.
- CBS SportsOct 4, 2026, 2:24 AMColorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers left team mid-game after he was replaced as playcaller
Things were going so poorly against the Beavers the Rams made a mid-game coordinator change
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 2:16 AMColorado State appears to part ways with defensive coordinator Tyson Summers during 56-26 loss to Oregon State
Summers was replaced as the team's defensive play caller in the first half.
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