Deion Sanders adds news coordinators to turn around Colorado after 3-9 season

Deion Sanders has appointed new coordinators to revive Colorado's football program following a disappointing 3-9 season. Chris Marve will oversee the defense, while Brennan Marion will implement an unconventional "Go-Go" offense. The move comes as 18-year-old quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis prepares to run Marion's system, which has been likened to "basketball on grass."

Sanders has been more involved in the offseason, even taking the team on a retreat to Colorado Springs during training camp. The Buffaloes currently have 73 players in their third or higher year of college football, with a projected 4.5 wins for the upcoming season. If the new offensive approach proves successful, bowl eligibility would be a notable accomplishment.

Sanders emphasized the importance of setting a positive example both on and off the field. The team has bolstered its linebacking corps with the additions of Gideon Lampron, Liona Lefau, and Tyler Martinez. Marion has embraced the smaller appearance of the team in pads, stating that it's just part of the process. Wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. joins from Texas, where he amassed 77 catches for 988 yards and 11 touchdowns over three seasons.

Offensive linemen Bo Hughley and Jayvon McFadden will aid quarterback Julian Lewis, with Hughley having played in 10 games last season, including two starts, and McFadden contributing to Ohio State's 2025 season. Defensive backs Cree Thomas and Boo Carter, along with Jordan Seaton, a transfer from LSU to Boulder, round out the defensive lineup.