Colorado Buffaloes Assistant Coach Earns Invite to 2026 NFL Women's Forum

Morgen Cote, the Buffs' assistant strength and conditioning coach, will participate in the prestigious event during NFL Combine week.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 6:47am

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Despite 10 NFL draft declarations, the Colorado Buffaloes did not have a single player invited to the 2026 NFL Combine. However, the Buffs will still be represented in Indianapolis next week as assistant strength and conditioning coach Morgen Cote has been selected to participate in the NFL Women's Forum, a prestigious event connecting top women in college football with NFL coaches, owners and executives.

Why it matters

The invitation marks a significant professional milestone for Cote and offers another encouraging sign of the direction the Colorado program is heading under head coach Deion Sanders. The NFL Women's Forum has become one of the league's premier inclusion initiatives, fostering a more diverse leadership pipeline in the sport.

The details

Cote, known as 'Coach Mo' around Boulder, has built an impressive resume with stops at Yale, Tarleton State, Fresno State and Rice University before joining the Colorado staff. Her emphasis on connection and care aligns with the culture Sanders is cultivating in Boulder, and the NFL's recognition of her work signals that her influence is resonating beyond the college level.

  • The NFL Women's Forum will be held from February 23 to March 2, 2026 during combine week in Indianapolis.
  • Cote's invitation was announced on February 19, 2026.

The players

Morgen Cote

The assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, who has been invited to participate in the 2026 NFL Women's Forum.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who has prioritized building an elite staff with accomplished coaches and developers.

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What they’re saying

“Absolutely honored to be invited to the 2026 NFL Women's Forum presented by AWS at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.Grateful for every opportunity and proud to be apart of this special event.”

— Morgen Cote, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Twitter)

“Everything that I do comes from this thing in my chest, and everything that I walk with, my confidence, my ability to do the job, my love for the boys, comes from this place of making sure that they have what they need to be successful and I think that is what makes me elite as a strength and conditioning coach.”

— Morgen Cote, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Social Media)

What’s next

The NFL Women's Forum will take place during the 2026 NFL Combine in Indianapolis from February 23 to March 2, where Morgen Cote will have the opportunity to connect with NFL executives, coaches and decision-makers.

The takeaway

Cote's invitation to the prestigious NFL Women's Forum is a testament to the high-level talent Colorado is assembling under Deion Sanders' leadership, as the program continues to build momentum heading into the 2026 season.