Deion Sanders has demoted offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur amid a disastrous season for teh colorado Buffaloes, according to reports surfacing Sunday. The move comes following a string of lopsided defeats and increasing scrutiny of the team’s offensive struggles.
Shurmur, a former NFL head coach with the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns, will transition to a senior offensive analyst role, effectively stripping him of play-calling duties.This shakeup reflects the mounting pressure on Sanders to salvage a season that began with enormous hype but has quickly spiraled into disappointment. Colorado’s offense has consistently underperformed, failing to capitalize on the high-profile recruits brought in by Sanders. The demotion signals a desperate attempt to spark advancement in the final games of the season and potentially retain key players for the future.
Sanders’ decision follows Colorado’s latest loss to Arizona on November 1, 2025, and a pattern of blowout defeats. The Buffaloes have three games remaining - against West Virginia, Arizona State, and Kansas State – offering a limited window to turn things around.
The coach has already begun limiting player access to the media, shielding them from questions after consecutive embarrassing losses.