Colorado State fires defensive coordinator after game

Colorado State fired its defensive coordinator after a game in which he disappeared from the sideline before the final whistle.

What happened

The coordinator was no longer on the sideline early in the game. Colorado State then dismissed him after the game ended.

What is known

The departure and firing occurred in that order: the coordinator left the sideline during the game, and the team fired him afterward. The event involves Colorado State’s football program and its defensive coordinator.

What remains to be addressed

Colorado State has not stated a reason for the early sideline departure or the firing in the information reported here. The program may need to identify who will handle defensive-coordinator duties next and explain whether the change affects upcoming games.

Why it matters

The defensive coordinator is responsible for organizing a team’s defense during games. Removing that coach after a game creates an immediate staffing change for Colorado State’s football program.