Report: Sanders demotes CU Buffs offensive coordinator

Driving the news: Sanders demoted Shurmur to quarterbacks coach after the Utah loss on Oct. 25, per USA Today.

• Colorado tight ends coach and passing game coordinator Brett Bartolone reportedly called plays instead of Shurmur in the Buffs loss last weekend against Arizona.

What they're saying: Sanders has not confirmed the move.

Yes, but: During a press conference Tuesday, he said, "I might have already changed it, and you don't know."

What's next: Whoever is calling plays will do so with highly touted freshman Julian "JuJu" Lewis starting for the first time ever this weekend on the road against West Virginia.

• Meanwhile, Shurmur, a former NFL head coach who has drawn criticism for his game plans in Boulder, could be the fall guy for the Buffs' offensive struggles this season.