The Colorado Buffaloes absolutely erupted in their home opener, dropping a massive 52-21 victory on Weber State and officially moving to 2-0 for the season. This isn’t just a casual win; it marks the first time since 2023 that the Buffs have started a year 2-0, and sophomore quarterback Julian Lewis is the undisputed reason why everyone’s buzzing.
Lewis Showed Out, Big Time
Lewis put on a clinic in Week 2, completing 17 of 23 passes for a scorching 366 yards, throwing four touchdowns, and not a single interception. Remember that Week 1 opener where he threw for 124 yards? He absolutely blew that out of the water. He wasted no time getting started, launching three touchdown passes in the first quarter alone, connecting with DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 66-yarder, Joseph Williams for 63 yards, and Ernest Campbell for a 48-yard strike. Yeah, he had a fumble on a sack, but honestly, his incredible offensive explosion made that mistake feel like a distant memory by halftime. Lewis also rushed for a touchdown and hooked up with Williams again for another score, entering the break with a mind-boggling 331 yards, an 83 percent completion rate, four passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown. What a first half!
Buffs Dominated From Start to Finish
Colorado wasn’t just good; they were exactly what you’d expect from a team favored by 34.5 points. Running back Micah Welch even got in on the action with a touchdown run, helping the Buffs build a commanding 42-14 lead by halftime. Lewis led the offense out after the break, driving the team downfield to set up Elliot Arnold for a 52-yard field goal, adding three quick points to seal the deal. With a 31-point cushion secured, Lewis earned himself a well-deserved benching to watch his team finish the game. This undefeated start is a huge shot in the arm for coach Deion Sanders, who led the Buffaloes to a bowl game in 2024 but only managed three wins last season. This feels like a potential turnaround year, doesn’t it?
The Buffs are hitting the road next Saturday to take on the Northwestern Wildcats. You know they’ll be looking to keep this incredible streak going, and with Julian Lewis playing like this, who’s going to stop them?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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