What happened: Colorado State dismissed second-year defensive coordinator Tyson Summers following a 56-26 loss to Oregon State. Summers departed the field at halftime and did not return to the sideline for the remainder of the game. Head coach Jim Mora Jr. confirmed the staff change after the defeat.

Why it matters: The unusual mid-game exit underscores immediate dysfunction within the program. Assistant head coach and defensive line coach Kenny McClendon handled defensive play-calling after Summers departed and will assume the role moving forward. The coaching change follows a defensive collapse where the team surrendered 56 points.

What to watch: McClendon steps into the defensive coordinator role as the program looks to stabilize its coaching staff.