Overview
- Sanders called the decision "common sense" and said senior Kaidon Salter will probably serve as the backup.
- Lewis becomes Colorado’s third starting quarterback this season after completing 9 of 17 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown in extended duty against Arizona.
- Colorado is 3-6 overall and 1-5 in Big 12 play after being outscored 105-24 in its last two games.
- Players and assistant coaches are not available to media this week as Sanders assumes responsibility for messaging and shields the roster from scrutiny.
- Lewis has appeared in two games and retains redshirt flexibility under NCAA rules, and Sanders hinted at behind-the-scenes staff role tweaks without formal announcements.