Just two months after arriving in Boulder, Colorado, LB coach Chris Marve has been promoted to the Buffaloes’ new defensive coordinator. It’s a big move from Deion Sanders this offseason, as Marve hasn’t been tested yet. Before Marve makes his full transition into a coordinator under Coach Prime, here’s everything you need to know about the new DC’s personal and professional life.
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Who is Chris Marve?
Chris Marve is the new defensive coordinator for the Colorado Buffaloes in 2026. He was hired as the Buffaloes’ linebackers coach in December 2025 from Virginia Tech. However, after former DC Robert Livingston announced his return to the NFL as the Broncos’ defensive pass coordinator, he was promoted to the DC role.
Marve spent the last three seasons as the Hokies’ DC (2022 to 2024) before taking the Buffaloes’ LB coaching role. This would be his second stint as DC in his five collegiate coaching stops—Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Florida State, Virginia Tech, & Colorado.
BREAKING:
Coach Livingston is no longer the DC at Colorado
Chris Marve will be the new Defensive Coordinator
— Folsom Frenzy Podcast (@FolsomFrenzyPod) February 25, 2026
Who is Chris Marve’s family?
Chris Marve is happily married to Lauren, and they have two daughters together: Ryan & Emory Marve. They live in Memphis, Tennessee. There is no publicly available information about their family, as Marve kept his personal life private.
Chris Marve’s early life
Marve is a Texas native, born on March 1, 1989, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County. He attended White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee, and began his football career there as a linebacker. He served as captain there, and
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