Deion Sanders didn’t officially name a starting quarterback for Colorado’s upcoming clash against Texas Tech, but if you were paying attention to what Coach Prime said Tuesday, the writing’s on the wall for Julian Lewis. Sanders, ever the master of the subtle message, told reporters he *hasn’t* even talked to JuJu. Think about that for a second. The starting QB for the first four games, and his coach hasn’t even had a chat? Ouch.
Julian Lewis’s Early Season Freefall Is No Joke
Lewis’s starting job has been on thin ice for a minute, and it finally cracked during Saturday’s 23-13 loss to Baylor. He started the season with all the hype in the world, a highly regarded 4-star prospect from the 2025 recruiting class, per 247Sports. We saw glimpses last season too, with three touchdown passes and zero interceptions in late-season games against West Virginia and Arizona State. Everyone expected him to take a massive leap this year. Instead? We’ve watched the momentum from season-opening wins against Georgia Tech and Weber State just evaporate. The previous game, a brutal 41-7 blowout loss to Northwestern, saw Lewis throw 19-of-29 for 168 yards, one touchdown, and two back-breaking interceptions. That’s a rough look, folks, and his starting role is absolutely in jeopardy.
Isaac Wilson Stepped Up When It Mattered
While Lewis was struggling, Isaac Wilson was ready. He stepped in against Baylor and gave the Buffaloes a much-needed spark. He went 12-of-25 for 156 yards, tossed a touchdown, and, crucially, had zero interceptions. That touchdown pass in the fourth quarter even tied the game! It wasn’t enough to get the win, as the Bears scored the final 10 points to hand Colorado a second straight loss, but Wilson showed something. What really tells you everything, though, is what Sanders said. He talked to Isaac, who is “excited about the possibilities.” Even better, Wilson “stood up in a meeting and really talked to the team about this and that challenged them in many ways.” Coach Prime is “proud of that young man.” When your coach is saying *that* about one QB and hasn’t even spoken to the other, you know what time it is.
So, who’s under center when Colorado faces Texas Tech? The coach’s words paint a pretty clear picture. This isn’t just about who starts; it’s about a team desperate to stop a losing skid and find a leader to turn things around. All eyes are on Coach Prime’s official announcement, but we’ve already heard the biggest hint.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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