Colorado coach Deion Sanders demoted offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur following last month's lopsided setback to Utah, USA Today reported Wednesday.

Shurmur, a two-time former NFL head coach, was tabbed as Sanders' offensive coordinator eight games into the 2023 season. Now, he reportedly serves as the quarterbacks coach for the Buffaloes (3-6, 1-5 Big 12), who dropped a 53-7 decision to the Utes on Oct. 25.

Tight ends coach and passing game coordinator Brett Bartolone called the plays last weekend in Colorado's 52-17 loss to Arizona.

When asked Tuesday if he'd consider making changes to jumpstart his offense, Sanders had a quick response.

"I might have already changed it, and you don't know," he said. "I don't do stuff and blow the whistles and make major announcements."

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