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Julian Lewis done at Colorado? The latest on the five-star quarterback before Utah

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has made a clear decision on his starting quarterback for Saturday’s home matchup against Utah, opting for transfer Isaac Wilson over five-star recruit Julian Lewis. Lewis, who had been benched nearly a month ago after a shaky performance against Baylor, has not seen the field since, leaving his future in Boulder uncertain.

Sanders’ choice of Wilson—who started seven games as a freshman for Utah before transferring—raises questions about the quarterback situation, especially after Lewis chose to stay for the 2026 season despite earlier speculation about his commitment. The Buffs, now 2-3 with three straight losses and winless in Big 12 play, face a tough road ahead, particularly with Wilson’s recent struggles, including three interceptions in the last game against Texas Tech.

Meanwhile, Sanders has rotated through four different quarterbacks since the end of the 2024 season, with Colorado’s offense ranking 122nd in FBS scoring at just 18.6 points per game. The team’s red-zone efficiency (64%, 133rd overall) and fourth-down conversion rate (35.7%, 118th) further highlight the quarterback instability.

If Lewis remains sidelined, freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne—another dual-threat recruit—could be the next option, though the lack of development for Colorado’s last remaining five-star passer is a growing concern as the season progresses.

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