Colorado Offensive Coordinator Defends Buffaloes' Roster Size After Criticism

Brennan Marion responds to concerns about the team's roster being undersized ahead of the 2026 season.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:57pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented geometric shapes in shades of green, gold, and white, conceptually representing the fractured nature of a Colorado Buffaloes football game or practice.Colorado's offseason roster overhaul aims to rebuild both the offensive and defensive lines to improve the team's struggling rushing attack and run defense.Boulder Today

The Colorado Buffaloes held their annual spring game, but a short clip of the team taking the field went viral, sparking criticism about the size of the Buffaloes' roster. Colorado offensive coordinator Brennan Marion took to social media to defend the team, saying they will be 'just fine' despite the concerns.

Why it matters

Colorado struggled with both rushing offense and rushing defense in 2025, suggesting the offensive and defensive lines needed to be improved. The Buffaloes have brought in several transfer additions to address those issues, but the online reaction to the small roster size has become a talking point ahead of the new season.

The details

In the viral video, Marion and quarterback Julian Lewis are seen leading a group of Buffaloes skill players and linemen onto the field. However, the short clip does not represent the full Colorado roster. The Buffaloes ranked 104th in rushing offense and 135th in rushing defense nationally in 2025, prompting an offseason overhaul that included 43 transfer additions to revamp both the offensive and defensive lines.

  • The Colorado Buffaloes held their annual spring game in Folsom Field on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • On April 12, 2026, Colorado offensive coordinator Brennan Marion responded to the criticism on social media.

The players

Brennan Marion

The offensive coordinator for the Colorado Buffaloes, hired by head coach Deion Sanders to bring new energy to the offense.

Julian Lewis

The starting quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Boo Carter

A defensive back for the Colorado Buffaloes.

DeKalon Taylor

A running back for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who has made it clear his goal is to score over 30 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We will be just fine GW - just click bait anything to attack prime. I'm here we good!”

— Brennan Marion, Offensive Coordinator, Colorado Buffaloes

What’s next

The Buffaloes will look to prove their revamped roster can improve both their rushing offense and rushing defense when the 2026 season begins.

The takeaway

Colorado's offseason overhaul, including 43 transfer additions, will be put to the test as the Buffaloes aim to address their struggles on both sides of the ball from the 2025 season. The online criticism of the team's roster size may serve as additional motivation for the new-look squad.