Overview

• Salter will open against Georgia Tech on Friday at Folsom Field after winning a close competition with five‑star freshman Julian “JuJu” Lewis.
• Sanders said Lewis will periodically receive game reps despite Salter holding the starting role for the opener.
• Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur deferred the final call to Sanders and described Salter as a tough, gritty quarterback and a tremendous athlete.
• Salter transferred from Liberty, where he accounted for 66 touchdowns over the past two seasons and showcased significant rushing production.
• The move follows Shedeur Sanders’ departure to the NFL with the Browns after a 4,134‑yard, 37‑touchdown season, leaving Colorado to reset at quarterback.