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Warren Sapp Resigns From Colorado Staff as Deion Sanders Overhauls Defense

Colorado is reshaping its defense with Chris Marve stepping in at coordinator as spring practice begins Monday.

Overview

  • CU confirmed Sapp resigned to pursue other opportunities and offered thanks for his two seasons on staff without providing further explanation.
  • Sapp joined as a graduate assistant in 2024 and became pass rush coordinator in 2025, a span that saw sacks rise to 39 in 2024 before dropping to 13 during a 3-9 season last year.
  • Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston left for the Denver Broncos, and Sanders elevated linebackers coach Chris MarveVirginia Tech’s former DC—to replace him.
  • Defensive line coach Domata Peko departed for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with Dante’ Carter promoted to lead the D-line and former NFL safety Vonn Bell added as an analyst to help with the secondary.
  • Spring practice opens March 2 with a reworked staff, including Brennan Marion directing the offense and a leadership group that features Black head coach and coordinators for the first time in program history.