Colorado State Defensive Coordinator Absent From Sideline, Subsequently Fired
Colorado State's defensive coordinator was absent from the sideline during a game and was fired following its conclusion.
Amarillo, TX, October 4, 2026 — The defensive coordinator for Colorado State University’s football program was notably absent from the sideline during a recent game. Following the conclusion of that game, the university announced his termination from the position.
Specific details regarding the defensive coordinator’s absence from the game were not immediately available. The reasons for his non-presence on the sideline during the contest have not been publicly disclosed by the university or athletic department.
Subsequent to the game’s final whistle, Colorado State officials confirmed that the defensive coordinator had been fired. The timeline indicates that the decision to terminate his employment was made after the game in which his absence was observed.
Information regarding the specific game, the opponent, or the date of these events was not provided in the summary. Furthermore, the identity of the defensive coordinator was not stated. The terms of his contract, any severance details, or the process leading to the dismissal were also not specified.
The university has not released a statement detailing the cause for the firing. In the absence of further information, the circumstances surrounding the defensive coordinator’s departure remain undisclosed. The team’s performance during the game and the impact of the coordinator’s absence were not detailed.
Colorado State’s athletic department is expected to address the coaching vacancy in due course. Further announcements regarding interim appointments or a permanent replacement for the defensive coordinator position are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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