Deion Sanders’ 2026 season depends on how Julian Lewis performs. It marks a turning point for Lewis as he steps into the role of full-time starter for the Colorado Buffaloes, and fans are witnessing what he is capable of in the spring game.
Julian Lewis Catches Limelight at Colorado Spring Game
Lewis started the game strong as he threw a 13-yard touchdown to Danny Scudero on the opening drive. Fans turned to the internet to rave about the Colorado quarterback and his pass. The We Coming X account wrote, “Omg this throw from Julian Lewis was insane.”
Omg this throw from Julian Lewis was insane 👀🔥 #SkoBuffs
— We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) April 11, 2026
Scott Procter commented, “Julian Lewis throws a 13-yard TD to Danny Scudero on the opening drive of Colorado’s spring game. A beautiful throw and catch on a corner route. First of many.”
Julian Lewis throws a 13-yard TD to Danny Scudero on the opening drive of Colorado’s spring game.
A beautiful throw and catch on a corner route.
First of many.
— Scott Procter (@ScottProcter_) April 11, 2026
Locked on Buffs chimed in and said, “Julian Lewis to Danny Scudero for the TD…beautiful.”
After choosing to reclassify and redshirt in 2025, Lewis enters this campaign as a redshirt freshman with playing experience.
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Following a 2025 season where Colorado cycled through multiple quarterbacks, Sanders has handed the keys of the ‘Go-Go Offense’ to Lewis, betting on his ball placement and football IQ to stabilize a program seeking to return to a winning record.
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National expectations for Lewis remain measured, with analysts ranking him in the middle of the pack among Power Four starters. While he showed flashes in his four-game cameo last year, throwing for 589 yards and four touchdowns, the 2026 outlook hinges on his ability to survive behind a rebuilt offensive line.
The Buffaloes’ coaching staff has prioritized the running game to complement Lewis’s release, aiming to take the vertical pressure off the signal-caller. If the protection holds, Lewis projects to be a productive passer in the Big 12.
His performance in the season opener against Georgia Tech will be a litmus test for his growth. Ultimately, the 2026 season is Lewis’s opportunity to prove he is a talent capable of lifting Colorado back into bowl contention and establishing himself as an NFL prospect.
