Overview
- The 29-22 defeat in Morgantown dropped Colorado to 3-7 and officially ended its bowl hopes with two regular-season games remaining.
- In his debut start, Julian Lewis went 22-of-35 for 299 yards and two touchdowns, earning praise from Sanders for poise and potential.
- Lewis said he wants to keep playing even though appearing in the final two games would burn his redshirt, and he plans to use the bye to prepare.
- Colorado’s reshuffled offensive line—without left tackle Jordan Seaton (walking boot) and right tackle Larry Johnson III—allowed seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss.
- The game marked Brett Bartolone’s debut as offensive play-caller after a midseason switch from Pat Shurmur, a move intended to reset the offense.