Deion Sanders is once again reshaping the Colorado Buffaloes program, making significant changes to his coaching staff.
The most notable move is the departure of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, a decision that reflects Deion’s push to retool Colorado’s offensive identity and address systemic issues on that side of the ball.
As the Buffaloes look ahead to the 2025 season, these staff changes signal a clear reset under Coach Prime.
1. Offensive Coordinator
Deion Sanders hired Brennan Marion as Colorado’s new offensive coordinator, taking over play-calling duties after removing Pat Shurmur from that role.
Shurmur remains on staff for now, though his long-term future with the program is uncertain.
Marion arrives with a reputation for innovation, most notably his “Go-Go” offensive scheme, which emphasizes pre-snap motion, multiple back sets, and matchup-driven flexibility.
The hire signals a philosophical shift aimed at improving efficiency, spacing, and adaptability against modern Big 12 defenses.
2. Running Backs Coach
Deion Sanders has promoted Johnnie Mack to running backs coach following Marshall Faulk’s departure from the program.
Mack previously worked as an analyst and assistant, and he now takes over leadership of the running backs room as Colorado continues reshaping its offensive staff. The move keeps continuity within the program while shifting responsibility to an in-house option.
Faulk has left Colorado after one season to become the head coach at Southern University, returning to the HBCU level in a leadership role. The change reflects a broader reorganization under Sanders as Colorado prepares for the next phase of its rebuild.
3. Additional On-Staff Position Moves
Deion Sanders has continued refining Colorado’s coaching structure with several targeted on-staff adjustments aimed at tightening execution and accountability.
Colorado has added Kyle Wagner in an assistant role under offensive coordinator Brennan Marion. Wagner is a former high school head coach who won the state championship in 2024.
Wagner will work closely with the running backs group while contributing on the analyst side. The move strengthens Marion’s offensive support system as his scheme takes shape.
Deion Sanders has also brought in Chris Marve as the new linebackers coach, hiring him from outside the program. Marve arrives with a Virginia Tech background and replaces Andre’ Hart, who is moving on after one season in Boulder. The change signals a reset on the defensive side, particularly in a unit that struggled with discipline and consistency.
Colorado has also seen Brett Bartolone exit the staff, with Bartolone taking an offensive coordinator position at Nevada. His departure opens additional flexibility as Deion Sanders continues reshaping the program around clearly defined roles and performance-based expectations.
The message is clear. Deion Sanders is no longer tweaking at the edges. He’s actively constructing a staff built to deliver results, not explanations.