Described as basketball on grass, Brennan Marion’s fast-paced ‘Go-Go’ offense arrives at Colorado
Fountain, Colorado (AP) — Colorado players refer to the "Go-Go" offense as "backyard football." Their coach, Brennan Marion, likens it to playing basketball on grass. The unorthodox system with unbalanced formations may showcase the talents of young quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis and breathe new life into a stagnant Buffaloes run game.
First-year Colorado coordinator Brennan Marion departed his position at Sacramento State to introduce the "Go-Go Offense," a 68-page guide written by him with input from former Oklahoma State and Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn.
The offense's foundation lies in a QB in the shotgun position, running backs lining up side-by-side, and orchestrated misdirection with a run-first slant. The Buffaloes haven't seen a 100-yard rusher in a game since Alex Fontenot in November 2022. Running back DeKalon Taylor finds the system reminiscent of his youth.
Wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. describes the "Go-Go" offense to friends as "backyard football" with a plethora of options. The offense's success relies heavily on unselfishness and flawless execution of fakes to draw defenders away.
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