Colorado State Defensive Coordinator Tyson Summers Fired Following Sideline Disappearance
Colorado State's defensive coordinator, Tyson Summers, disappeared from the sideline during the game against Oregon State and was fired after the 56-26 loss.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, October 4, 2026 —
Colorado State’s defensive coordinator, Tyson Summers, was fired following the team’s 56-26 loss to Oregon State. Summers was notably absent from the sideline during portions of the game.
The circumstances surrounding Summers’ disappearance from the sideline during the game were not immediately clear. Following the conclusion of the contest, which saw Colorado State concede 56 points to Oregon State, the decision was made to terminate Summers’ position.
The exact timeline of when Summers left the sideline, when the decision to fire him was made, and the specific reasons for his departure from the game were not provided. The outcome of the game resulted in a significant defeat for Colorado State, with the team scoring 26 points.
Summers’ tenure as defensive coordinator for Colorado State has concluded with this dismissal. Further details regarding the coaching staff changes or the investigation into the events during the game have not been publicly disclosed by the university at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.wspa.com, see more information here.
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