Man, talk about wild. Two-time former NFL head coach Jim Mora, now in his first year leading Colorado State, just had an absolutely bizarre mid-game experience with his coaching staff this Saturday. He took play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Tyson Summers during a game against Oregon State, and Summers responded by leaving. For good. It is permanent.
A Stunning Exit After Two Drives
This whole insane situation went down after Oregon State scored on each of its first two drives. Mora decided right then and there to relieve Summers of his play-calling duties. After that, Summers just walked off the field. Mora confirmed the shocking move after the game, stating, “Tyson was relieved of his play-calling duties, he left the field, and he is no longer with this football program. That is permanent.” Mora was quick to clarify he didn’t fire Summers, emphasizing, “That wasn’t anything that I would ever consider. I just relieved him of his duties as a play-caller. He made the decision to leave the field on his own. He’s no longer with the program.” Summers, who had been the defensive coordinator since 2025 and even served as interim head coach, chose to make his exit immediate.
The Brief Turnaround Before the Collapse
With Summers gone, associate head coach and defensive line coach Kenny McClendon stepped in to take over the defensive duties. And get this: on the very first play McClendon called, Colorado State forced a turnover! That led to a touchdown that actually tied the game at 14. You might think, “Okay, maybe this wild move sparked something!” But nope. After that initial burst, the wheels absolutely came off. Oregon State ripped off 42 more points, ultimately winning the game 56-26. That is just brutal.
This whole mess leaves a massive hole in Colorado State’s coaching staff and puts Mora in a tough spot early in his tenure. Losing your defensive coordinator mid-game, permanently, is a shake-up that could haunt the team for the rest of the season. What kind of stability can you have after a move like this? It’s going to be a tough road for Colorado State.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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