A New Look for the Buffaloes
Colorado’s football program is undergoing a radical transformation under veteran coach Brennan Marion, who has introduced a high‑tempo, basketball‑inspired scheme dubbed the ‘Go‑Go’ offense. The concept, honed over years at Arizona State, Oklahoma Baptist and other stops, is compiled in a 68‑page playbook that emphasizes misdirection, run‑first slants and unselfish play.
The system places the quarterback in shotgun formation with running backs aligned side‑by‑side, forcing defenses to account for both the pass and the rush simultaneously. Quick reads on read‑option plays allow the offense to swing momentum in an instant, creating space for playmakers to exploit mismatches.
Julian ‘JuJu’ Lewis, the Buffaloes’ young signal‑caller, has embraced the approach, noting that the freedom to read defenses and improvise has turned practice drills into a playground of possibilities. Veteran playmakers such as DeKalon Taylor and DeAndre Moore Jr. have praised the scheme’s flexibility, describing it as ‘backyard football’ where creativity trumps rigid route trees.
The impact is already measurable. In 2023, Jayden Maiava — who previously operated under Marion at UNLV — posted 3,085 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and 277 rushing yards, illustrating the hybrid nature of the attack. Recent statistics show Colorado’s scoring average climbing from a modest 20.9 points per game last season to a more competitive 32.9 points when paired with star talents Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter.
Player Voices
'It feels like playing basketball on grass,' DeAndre Moore Jr. said, emphasizing the freedom to improvise and the unselfish mindset required to keep the offense humming. The system demands complete buy‑in; a missed fake can unravel an entire play, requiring a level of trust and cohesion that the team has cultivated through recent bonding sessions in Fountain, Colorado.
Marion’s ultimate goal is to instill championship habits and translate the high‑scoring potential into wins, positioning the Buffaloes to compete at the top tier of college football.