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Colorado Hires Brennan Marion as Offensive Coordinator to Lead 'Go‑Go' Offense

The hire replaces Pat Shurmur following a 3-9 season.

Overview

  • Colorado announced Friday that Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion will take over as offensive coordinator, bringing his high‑tempo, run‑oriented “Go‑Go” system to Boulder.
  • Marion departs after one season at Sacramento State that finished 7-5 with nearly 34 points and 425.6 yards per game, following two prolific years coordinating UNLV’s offense.
  • He is Deion Sanders’ third offensive coordinator in four seasons at Colorado, underscoring continued turnover at the program’s top offensive role.
  • The Buffaloes averaged 20.9 points per game in 2025 and ranked near the bottom of the Big 12 in scoring and rushing, a slump that led to Shurmur losing play‑calling before his contract expired.
  • Marion is expected to work with quarterback Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis as Sanders, who has publicly vowed changes after a 3-9 finish, begins a broader offseason reset.