Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was fired following the Rams' 56-26 loss to Oregon State on Saturday in Fort Collins, Colorado. Coach Jim Mora announced Summers' departure as a permanent move after the game, stating the decision followed the contest. Mora clarified that he had relieved Summers of playcalling duties during the first half, but emphasized that asking him to leave the sideline 'wasn't anything that I would ever consider.' 'He made the decision on his own to leave the field,' Mora said, adding that Summers is no longer with the program.
The firing comes after a disappointing defensive performance, with Colorado State (2-3) having allowed 193 points over five games, averaging 38.6 per contest. The latest setback follows a 59-45 loss to UTSA the previous week.
Summers, a veteran with over 20 years of coaching experience at programs including Florida, Georgia, and Colorado, previously served as interim head coach for the final five games of last season after Jay Norvell's departure. Mora retained Summers on staff after hiring him from UConn to help revitalize the Rams.
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