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Deion Sanders Hints at QB Decision for Colorado vs. Texas Tech
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In Short: Colorado head coach Deion Sanders hinted at a potential quarterback decision Tuesday, suggesting he may favor Isaac Wilson over Julian Lewis for the upcoming game against Texas Tech.
During Saturday's loss to Baylor, Wilson took over for Lewis and provided a spark, going 12-of-25 for 156 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
In contrast, Lewis struggled in the previous game against Northwestern, throwing for 168 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 41-7 defeat.
Sanders told reporters, 'I haven't talked to JuJu,' referring to Julian Lewis, indicating a possible shift in his quarterback plans.
Lewis was highly regarded as a 4-star prospect in the recruiting class of 2025, but his performance this season has been inconsistent.
The decision comes after Sanders dismissed several players from the team following the loss to Northwestern, signaling a need for improved performance.
With the game against Texas Tech approaching, the choice of starting quarterback could significantly impact Colorado's chances of securing a win.
What this adds
Sanders' decision to favor Wilson over Lewis is based on recent performance rather than initial expectations.
The source has not established whether Sanders has officially named Wilson as the starter or if this is still under consideration.
Background
Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders dismissed several players from the team following a 41-7 loss to Northwestern.
Texas Tech University is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established in 1923 and called Texas Technological College until 1969, it is the flagship institution of the five-institution Texas Tech University System.
What's still developing
- He was 19-of-29 for 168 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Wildcats in a defeat that ended any momentum on Colorado's side following season-opening wins over Georgia Tech and Weber State.
- With that as the backdrop, it was reasonable to expect Lewis to take a leap in 2026.