Julian Lewis is on the hot seat at Colorado, folks. Deion Sanders himself is staring down a major quarterback quandary, and it’s all because his highly touted prospect just can’t consistently ignite the offense. This isn’t just a slight hiccup, either. The Buffaloes are in a two-game funk, and Coach Prime is seriously re-evaluating everything ahead of a massive Saturday night showdown against No. 12 Texas Tech.
Colorado’s Offense is Sputtering, Big Time
The Buffaloes are sitting at a shaky 2-2 overall, 0-1 in the Big 12, and the struggle is real. Deion laid out what he needs from his QB: confidence, a firm grasp of the offense, and someone teammates actually respond to in the huddle. Sounds simple enough, right? But Lewis, who took control late last season after a carousel of signal callers, hasn’t delivered that stability this year. The numbers don’t lie: Colorado is averaging a dismal, league-low 21.5 points. Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion’s “Go-Go” system, which merges run-pass options with heavy misdirection, averaged 33.8 points in 2025 at Sacramento State and 36.2 points in 2024 at UNLV. So, the system works. “The plays are there,” Sanders insisted. “If we just sat down with all of you and just turned on the film and watched the film, you would say, ‘Dang, for real.’ We’ve got to take advantage of the plays that are there.”
Isaac Wilson Delivers a Spark
Here’s where things get wild. Lewis was actually benched for the entire second half last weekend against Baylor. In came Isaac Wilson, the transfer from Utah and younger brother of former BYU standout Zach Wilson, and he provided a genuine spark. Even in a tough 23-13 loss, Wilson tossed a fourth-quarter touchdown pass that momentarily tied the game. That’s big-time stuff, especially for a backup stepping in cold. Deion is clearly impressed, too. “Isaac had a great spring, by the way,” Sanders said. “So if he gets the nod, I feel all-out that he’s going to do his thing.” The coach says “some people are running with the narrative that it’s already decided,” but he pushed back hard, adding, “I think I’m the one that makes that decision. I don’t know where they get that from. They didn’t get it from me.” Still, the buzz is undeniable.
A Season on the Brink
This QB decision isn’t happening in a vacuum. Colorado is entering the brutal stretch of their season. They host No. 12 Texas Tech, then No. 13 Utah, before hitting the road to face No. 19 Oklahoma State. This is where careers are made or broken, where seasons are defined. Receiver Joseph Williams, who’s pulled in 22 catches for 361 yards and four touchdowns this season, still believes. “We feel like we can play with anybody,” Williams stated. “Regardless what jersey you’ve got on, regardless who’s out there, we feel like we can play with whoever.” But that confidence won’t mean squat if the offense can’t get out of its own way. The decision, Sanders insisted, will play out this week in practice. Who gets the call Saturday night against Texas Tech could redefine the entire season for the Buffaloes. Get ready, because it’s about to get real in Boulder.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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