Colorado State's defense struggles leads to dismissal of coordinator Tyson Summers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Colorado State's defense faced severe criticism following a 56-point loss to Oregon State on October 3. In response, head coach Jim Mora announced the dismissal of defensive coordinator Tyson Summers, who has been removed from the team's roster. Kenny McClendon will take over the defensive play-calling duties. This season, Colorado State ranks near the bottom of the FBS in multiple defensive categories, including total defense and scoring defense, as they are allowing 493.8 yards and 37.4 points per game, respectively.
- •Colorado State allowed over 600 yards in their recent loss.
- •Tyson Summers has been dismissed from the program.
- •Kenny McClendon will assume play-calling responsibilities.
- •CSU ranks 137th in total defense among 138 FBS teams.
- •Rams are allowing 37.4 points per game this season.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Where Colorado State's defense ranks in college football
"CSU's defensive issues reached a boiling point as Tyson Summers was dismissed. Here's where the Rams rank defensively in FBS.
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