Colorado State's defensive struggles reached a critical point during their Pac-12 debut against Oregon State, resulting in the mid-game removal of their defensive coordinator. The Rams' porous defense allowed the Beavers to accumulate over 650 offensive yards en route to a dominant 56-26 victory at home. This coaching decision underscores the franchise's urgent need to address structural defensive issues and establish credibility in their new conference.

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