Colorado is expected to bench quarterback Julian Lewis following a 2-2 start, according to a September 29 report by CBS Sports. The Buffaloes are expected to name Utah transfer Isaac Wilson as the starting quarterback for the upcoming home game against No. 11 Texas Tech on Saturday.
Wilson, who entered the transfer portal from Utah, provided a second-half spark during a 23-13 loss against Baylor last week. During his time in the game, he recorded 156 yards and a touchdown, helping the team overcome a 10-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter before the Bears eventually pulled away.
Lewis, a highly recruited player from the Class of 2025 who reclassified from USC, has struggled with consistency against FBS competition. Aside from a strong performance against FCS Weber State, Lewis averaged 5.1 yards per pass attempt against FBS opponents. Deion Sanders stated last week that Lewis is not yet ready for a leadership role, noting that he expects the player to improve over time.
The quarterback position has been a significant challenge for the Buffaloes since the graduation of Shedeur Sanders. While Sanders' teams went 36-15 during his son's four-year tenure, the program has recorded a 9-14 record without him. The team has cycled through multiple quarterbacks, including Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter and Ryan Staub, while seeing their passing offense drop from No. 1 to 13 in the Big 12. Additionally, Colorado has a seven-game losing streak against Big 12 competition, with six of those losses occurring by at least double-digit margins.
The Buffaloes' roster has seen significant departures following the previous season, including Jordan Seaton, Omarion Miller, and Dre'lon Miller, along with 18 other players who moved to Power Four schools.
