# Colorado State defensive coordinator dismissal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colorado-state-defensive-coordinator-dismissal
> Updated: 2026-10-08T16:09:11.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Colorado State head coach Jim Mora dismissed defensive coordinator Tyson Summers following a mid-game demotion during a loss to Oregon State. The decision occurred during the game after the team's defense struggled, leading Mora to relieve Summers of play-calling duties. Associate head coach Kenny McClendon assumed play-calling responsibilities during the contest.

The dismissal follows a period of significant defensive performance issues for the Rams, who allowed back-to-back games of over 50 points. Mora noted the need to ‘shrink the package’ of the defensive scheme to improve player speed and certainty. The team's record has fallen to 2-3 during Mora’s inaugural season.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Jim Mora dismisses Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers

Colorado State head coach Jim Mora dismissed defensive coordinator Tyson Summers mid-game during a 56-23 loss to Oregon State, citing defensive struggles and scheme complexity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jim-mora-dismisses-colorado-state-defensive-coordinator-tyson-summers

### 2026-10-04: Colorado State defensive coordinator dismissed during Oregon State game

Colorado State defensive coordinator Tyson Summers has been dismissed from the program after being stripped of play-calling duties during a 56-26 loss to Oregon State.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-state-replaces-defensive-play-caller-mid-game

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