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Colorado Turns to Freshman Julian Lewis as Starting QB for West Virginia

Deion Sanders casts the move as a reset after two blowout losses, with staff responsibilities under quiet review.

Overview

  • Sanders announced Tuesday that Lewis will start and called the decision "common sense," adding that Kaidon Salter will probably serve as the backup.
  • Colorado is 3-6 (1-5 Big 12) after being outscored 105-24 in its last two games and must win out to reach bowl eligibility.
  • Lewis logged extended action against Arizona, completing 9 of 17 passes for 121 yards and his first touchdown, and he can still preserve a redshirt with up to four total appearances.
  • The program limited access to players and assistant coaches this week, leaving Sanders to handle media duties after the Arizona loss.
  • USA TODAY reports play-calling shifted from offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur to Brett Bartolone following the Utah game, a change Sanders alluded to without detailing.