{
  "id": 11834115,
  "title": "What Jim Mora said about change at defensive coordinator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/what-jim-mora-said-about-change-at-defensive-coordinator",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:36:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jim-mora-said-change-defensive-033607792.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colorado State's football team has now lost three consecutive games, culminating in a 56-26 defeat against Oregon State on October 3rd. Defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was stripped of play-calling duties and is no longer part of the program. Colorado State coach Jim Mora addressed the loss and the change in defensive coordination during a postgame press conference.\n\nMora acknowledged the team's disappointing performance, stating, \"Really disappointing night. Tough night.\" He emphasized that his players were disappointed but stressed that they were not frayed or fraying. Mora highlighted the team's resilience and connection, asserting that their character would carry them through the tough time. He affirmed that his coaching staff would continue to find ways to put his players in positions for success and demanded that they execute the techniques they had practiced.\n\nConcerning Summers' dismissal, Mora explained that it was a decision made by Summers himself to leave the field and move on from the program. Mora expressed his belief that Kenny McClendon, the new play-caller, would be well-received by his players due to his integrity, experience, and shared coaching philosophy. Mora expressed certainty that the team would turn its fortunes around, having faced similar struggles in the past and emerged victorious.",
  "summary": "Here are some of the key points from Jim Mora's press conference after loss to Oregon State, including change at defensive coordinator.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colorado State lost third straight game 56-26 to Oregon State",
    "Defensive coordinator Tyson Summers dismissed, leaves program",
    "Jim Mora confident team will turn fortunes around"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The change at defensive coordinator suggests a bid to turn around the team's fortunes without questioning the team's character or the coaching staff's approach to player development.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}