Colorado QB Julian Lewis Says He Ignored Defenses in 2025 as Buffaloes Went 3-9

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 8

Julian Lewis said at Big 12 Media Days that he is "actually looking at the defenses now," adding that in 2025 he was "just kind of high school free-balling" instead of reading coverages.
The remark quickly drew scrutiny because Lewis was discussing his biggest offseason improvement after a freshman year in which he posted a 4-0 TD-INT ratio but completed 55% of his passes and went 0-2 as a starter.
Colorado's broader offensive struggles sharpened the reaction: the Buffaloes fell to 3-9 in 2025 after a nine-win 2024 season and the departures of Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn Jr.
Deion Sanders has since hired Brennan Marion as offensive coordinator, giving Lewis a new system and a fresh chance to turn his physical tools into steadier quarterback play in 2026.