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Deion Sanders Redshirts Freshman QB Julian Lewis, Will Sit Finale at Kansas State

The move preserves a year of eligibility under the NCAA four-game rule, reflecting a shift toward long-term development after a 3-8 season.

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University of Colorado Buffaloes’ Julian Lewis gets past Arizona State Sun Devils’ Prince Durban at Folsom Field on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.(Photo by Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Nov 22, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sanders announced Tuesday that Julian Lewis will not play in the season finale, confirming a redshirt for the prized freshman quarterback.
  • Kaidon Salter will start against Kansas State with Ryan Staub listed as the backup, ending Colorado’s late-season quarterback rotation.
  • Lewis has appeared in four games, which is the NCAA limit to retain a redshirt without forfeiting a season of eligibility.
  • Colorado enters the finale 3-8 (1-7 Big 12) and already out of bowl contention, while Kansas State is seeking bowl eligibility with a win.
  • Lewis finishes his year 52-of-94 for 589 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions, and Sanders said the decision was his despite Lewis’ desire to keep playing.