Colorado State defensive coordinator quits mid-game after he was replaced as playcaller
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Key Points:
- Colorado State's defense struggled significantly in a 56-26 loss to Oregon State, prompting head coach Jim Mora Jr. to make an unprecedented mid-game change at defensive play-caller.
- Defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was relieved of his play-calling duties early in the first quarter and subsequently left the sidelines and the program entirely.
- Kenny McClendon, the co-defensive coordinator, took over play-calling responsibilities but was unable to improve the defense's performance during the game.
- The Rams' defense has been historically poor this season, ranking 129th nationally in points allowed per game before conceding 56 points to Oregon State.
- Summers' mid-game departure is a rare occurrence in college football, highlighting the severity of the defensive issues faced by Colorado State.
