Deion Sanders isn’t hiding how he feels about the new-look staff in Boulder.
Coming off a 3-9 season in 2025, the Colorado coach sounded energized at Big 12 Media Days, and a big reason is the group now helping run the program. Sanders pointed to offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and defensive coordinator Chris Marve as major additions as the Buffaloes head into the fall.
Marion came to Colorado from Sacramento State after replacing Pat Shurmur as offensive coordinator. Marve, meanwhile, was first brought in as the linebackers coach before being elevated after Robert Livingston left for a job with the Denver Broncos in the NFL.
“First of all, we think about going to camp and having a wonderful camp and getting it on and [pressurizing] our coordinators and our team in certain situations because with coach Brendan Marion and Coach [Chris] Marve, this is the best coaching staff that I've had in my new coaching career, and I'm excited about it. I'm excited about the young men. I'm excited about everything that we have on this roster, because I feel like we have the team to win, and I cannot wait to see it,” said Sanders on July 7.
Marion arrives with a reputation for offense. A former wide receiver at Tulsa, he later coached receivers at Hawaii, Pittsburgh, and Texas before making his mark as UNLV’s offensive coordinator. In two seasons guiding the Rebels, his offense averaged 35 points per game, and that run eventually earned him the Sacramento State head coaching job.
At Colorado, he’s expected to do more than just help the Buffs score. He also figures to play a key role in the development of quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis.
Marve brings his own resume to Boulder. He previously served as defensive coordinator at Virginia Tech, where he and his staff helped improve the Hokies’ scoring defense in each season of his tenure.
Colorado has also been busy reshaping the roster through the transfer portal after a disappointing year. Offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, wide receiver Omarion Miller, and running back Simeon Price are gone, but the Buffs added receivers Danny Scudero, DeAndre Moore, and Kam Perry.
The defensive side got a heavy infusion of bodies too, with Colorado bringing in more than 10 defensive linemen. Linebackers Gideon Lampron and Liona Lefau are among the players expected to help tighten up the rushing defense.
The big question is whether Sanders and his staff can get all of those pieces moving in the same direction quickly enough.
FanDuel Sportsbook isn’t expecting a fast turnaround. Colorado is a 7.5-point underdog against Georgia Tech in its season opener, the Buffs’ win total is set at 4.5, and FanDuel gives Colorado the worst odds to win the Big 12 title this season.
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