Deion Sanders has demoted Pat Shurmur from offensive coordinator to quarterbacks coach at Colorado after a series of poor performances, including a 53-7 loss to Utah, amid a challenging season for the team.
Deion Sanders demoted offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur at Colorado after a series of poor performances, with recent games showing significant struggles, partly due to key player departures. Sanders hinted at possible further offensive changes amid a disappointing 3-6 season.
The Colorado Buffaloes' season opener against Georgia Tech was disappointing, with the team struggling offensively without Shedeur Sanders and facing issues in run defense, ultimately losing 27-20 in a game marked by missed opportunities and coaching challenges.
Quality control analyst Pat Shurmur has been promoted to a co-offensive coordinator role for the Colorado Buffaloes football team. Shurmur, the former offensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos, will take over play-calling duties and assist with coaching the offensive line. This move comes after head coach Deion Sanders hinted at his dissatisfaction with current offensive coordinator Sean Lewis. Shurmur and Lewis will both have a role in play calling, with Shurmur in the coaches' box and Lewis signaling in plays from the sideline.
Pat Shurmur, a former NFL head coach, will take over play-calling duties for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes this weekend against Oregon State. Shurmur, currently a quality control analyst for the team, will call the plays while offensive coordinator Sean Lewis signals them to the quarterback. Sanders will need to promote Shurmur to a full-time coach, requiring another coach to be demoted. Shurmur has previously coached the Browns, Giants, and most recently served as the offensive coordinator for the Broncos. Colorado started the season strong but has since struggled, losing four of their last five games.