Colorado offensive coordinator news
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The gist
Colorado hired Brennan Marion as offensive coordinator to install his 'Go-Go' run-heavy offense. The Buffs open at Georgia Tech as 6.5-point underdogs, facing low expectations.
Background
Colorado Buffaloes under Deion Sanders have struggled, especially in the run game, ranking near the bottom nationally in yards per rush. To fix this, Sanders hired Brennan Marion, known for his 'Go-Go' offense that emphasizes physical running. Marion previously led successful rushing attacks at UNLV and Sacramento State. The team also has a new defensive coordinator, Chris Marve, and faces a pivotal season with low expectations.
How it unfolded
- 2025Brennan Marion spent one year as head coach at Sacramento State, where his offense ranked third in FCS with 262 rushing yards per game.
- 2026 offseasonColorado hires Marion as offensive coordinator; several Sacramento State players follow him to Boulder, including running back Damian Henderson II.
- Aug 2026Marion's offense is installed during fall camp, with both coordinators new to their roles.
- Sep 3, 2026Colorado opens the season at Georgia Tech as 6.5-point underdogs, with quarterback Julian Lewis leading the new offense.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Some analysts like Connor Fetterhoff see nothing but success coming from Marion's track record, and like the Buffs over 4.5 wins.
- Caution
- Others note expected growing pains with a completely turned-over offensive line and the loss of key players like Jordan Seaton.
- Public
- Big 12 beat writers picked CU to finish 15th in the 16-team conference, and the fan base may be losing faith.
Still unverified
Reports that Jordan Seaton transferred to LSU for $4 million are unconfirmed.