Colorado State Defensive Coordinator Tyson Summers Fired After Sideline Absence
Colorado State's defensive coordinator, Tyson Summers, disappeared from the sideline during a game against Oregon State in Fort Collins and was subsequently fired.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 4, 2026 — Colorado State University has parted ways with its defensive coordinator, Tyson Summers. The decision followed an incident during a game against Oregon State in Fort Collins where Summers was notably absent from the sideline.
Summers’ disappearance from the sideline during the game prompted an immediate review by the university. The specific reasons for his absence were not immediately clear.
Following the game and the events observed on the sideline, Colorado State University confirmed the termination of Tyson Summers’ employment as defensive coordinator. The university has not provided further details regarding the circumstances leading to the firing, beyond stating its occurrence after the game against Oregon State.
The team’s performance during the game in question was impacted by the sideline situation. Further information regarding the timeline of events, the exact date of the game, or when Summers was officially terminated was not immediately available. The university is expected to address the coaching vacancy in due course.
Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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