**Colorado State University Announces Dismissal of Head Football Coach Jay Norvell**
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*Fort Collins, CO* – Colorado State University (CSU) has announced the dismissal of Head Football Coach Jay Norvell, effective immediately. The decision comes after a disappointing season for the Rams, which saw the team struggle to achieve consistent performance on the field.
In a statement released by the university, CSU Athletic Director Joe Parker expressed the school’s commitment to building a competitive and successful football program, acknowledging that the decision was not made lightly. “We appreciate the efforts Coach Norvell put into the program during his tenure,” Parker said. “However, after careful evaluation, we feel that a change is necessary to move the program forward and achieve the level of success our student-athletes and fans deserve.”
Norvell, who took over as head coach in 2022, had a mixed tenure at CSU. Under his leadership, the Rams showed some promise, but they were unable to reach the level of success that the university had hoped for. The team finished the 2024 season with a losing record, leading to increasing pressure from fans, alumni, and the administration.
While Norvell brought experience to the program, including successful stints at Nevada, his time at CSU was marked by inconsistency in both recruiting and on-field performance. The Rams struggled in conference play, and Norvell’s teams were often criticized for failing to capitalize on key opportunities in close games.
The timing of the dismissal is significant, as CSU will now begin the search for a new head coach ahead of the upcoming offseason. The university has stated that it will conduct a national search to find a leader who can take the program to new heights and restore the Rams to prominence in the Mountain West Conference.
In the interim, CSU has appointed defensive coordinator Chris Kappas to serve as the acting head coach while the search for a permanent replacement continues. Kappas, who has been with the program since 2022, will look to motivate the team and provide leadership during a transitional period.
Jay Norvell’s departure marks the end of a brief but challenging chapter for CSU football. The Rams will now look ahead to the future, with the hope that a new direction can bring renewed success and excitement to Fort Collins.
