Overview
- A 29-22 loss at West Virginia dropped Colorado to 3-7 and officially ended its bowl hopes, confirming a second losing season in three years under Deion Sanders.
- True freshman Julian Lewis, in his first start, went 22-of-35 for 299 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions, drawing praise for his poise.
- Colorado plans to play Lewis in the remaining games after he said he wants to forgo a redshirt, a decision TNT’s broadcast said the team confirmed.
- Injuries and reshuffling on the offensive line, including absences for tackles Jordan Seaton and Larry Johnson III, contributed to seven WVU sacks and 15 tackles for loss.
- Brett Bartolone debuted as play-caller after a switch from Pat Shurmur, and Sanders took public responsibility for the team’s struggles while fan criticism intensified.