Following an 0-5 start to the season, the Colorado Buffaloes football program dismissed head coach Karl Dorrell on Sunday. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, but was soon confirmed in a press release.
Dorrell was in the midst of his third season at the helm and his tenure now ends with a disappointing 8-15 overall record. The 58-year-old had led Colorado to the 2020 Alamo Bowl in his first season.
Dorrell will be owed about an $8.7 million buyout.
Offensive coordinator Mike Sanford will become the interim head coach, according to the press release.
The Buffs have also parted ways with defensive coordinator Chris Wilson, who led a unit that allowed nearly 700 yards of offense on Saturday against Arizona. Defensive line coach Gerald Chatman is now the interim DC.
Sources: Karl Dorrell has been dismissed as well. https://t.co/EEIfx4MSNn
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 2, 2022
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