CU Buffs defense hopes to thrive in fresh start under Chris Marve

Chris Marve has been a man on a mission. It began when he arrived at Colorado last winter, and intensified shortly thereafter when he was promoted to defensive coordinator — the third in four seasons under head coach Deion Sanders. It’s one thing to find the best 11 athletes to fill the slots on defense. It’s quite another to find the 11 that not only produce at peak efficiency at their position, but who also perform as a cohesive, single-minded unit. The Buffs were downright brutal on defense in 2025. With an entirely new cast of players, as well as…