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.