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Colorado Names Liberty Transfer Kaidon Salter Starting QB for Season Opener

Deion Sanders cites Salter’s experience and dual‑threat profile and says freshman Julian Lewis will see limited, situational snaps.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on as a field goal drill is attempted in the Black and Gold Spring Game at Folsom Field on April 19, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.
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Overview

  • Sanders announced the decision Tuesday ahead of Friday’s home opener against Georgia Tech at Folsom Field.
  • Salter, a multi‑year starter at Liberty, accounted for 66 touchdowns over the past two seasons and brings proven passing and rushing production.
  • Five‑star freshman Julian “JuJu” Lewis, 17, will get periodic reps based on game flow as coaches balance immediate needs with his development.
  • Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur deferred the call to Sanders but praised Salter as tough, diligent and a tremendous athlete, with Byron Leftwich assisting in his preparation.
  • Colorado retools after Shedeur Sanders (drafted by the Browns) and Travis Hunter moved to the NFL, with some media forecasts projecting a lower‑tier bowl such as the New Mexico Bowl.