Colorado State Fires Defensive Coordinator Tyson Summers After Sideline Absence

Dothan, AL, October 4, 2026 —

Colorado State University has terminated the contract of its defensive coordinator, Tyson Summers. The decision followed an incident during the team’s recent game against Oregon State, where Summers was noted to be absent from the sideline.

Summers’ departure was confirmed by the university. The specific reasons for his disappearance from the sideline during the game were not immediately clear, nor were the exact circumstances of his dismissal beyond the fact that it occurred subsequent to this event. The game took place in Fort Collins.

Information regarding the duration of Summers’ tenure with the Colorado State football program, his prior coaching history, or any potential replacement has not been publicly disclosed at this time. The team’s performance metrics or the game’s outcome were not detailed in the available summary of the trend.

Further details regarding the timeline of events leading to the firing, the specific nature of the sideline absence, and the university’s official statement on the matter remain pending. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. The contract status was not provided. No further details about what happened next were provided.

Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.

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