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Deion Sanders goes with Isaac Wilson at QB over Julian Lewis in effort to spark Colorado offense

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Graham, P. (2026, October 4). Deion Sanders goes with Isaac Wilson at QB over Julian Lewis in effort to spark Colorado offense. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/deion-sanders-goes-with-isaac-wilson-at-qb-over-julian-lewis-in-effort-to-spark-colorado-offense/article_7d55629b-02cb-511a-b50e-d430caafeae4.html

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Deion Sanders, coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, switched quarterbacks during their game against Texas Tech on Saturday night, starting Isaac Wilson instead of Julian "JuJu" Lewis to invigorate the team's sluggish offense. Wilson led an early scoring drive, capped by a touchdown pass to Joseph Williams, and showed promise both throwing and running the ball. This change comes after Lewis, who was just 19 years old but had shown great potential last season, struggled in recent games and was benched at halftime of their previous game against Baylor.

Written by AI on 2026-10-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Deion Sanders, head coach at Colorado, faced a quarterback decision ahead of their game against No. 12 Texas Tech on Saturday night. With his top prospect, Julian Lewis, struggling to lead the offense, Sanders opted to start backup Isaac Wilson instead. During the game, Wilson led Colorado on a nine-play, 75-yard drive that concluded with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Williams. Earlier in the week, Sanders had hinted at possibly making the change during practices but denied any decision had been finalized publicly. Despite Lewis's promise and being named Big 12 freshman of the week last season, his recent performance led Sanders to make a switch aimed at revitalizing Colorado’s stagnant offense.

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“The articles describe different aspects of the same day's events — one focuses on Deion Sanders' decision to play Isaac Wilson over Julian Lewis during a game, while the other covers his criticism of the quarterback room after a loss.”

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Pat Graham

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🔮 That’s what I expected today.

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders made a switch at quarterback Saturday night in an effort to spark a stagnant Colorado offense, inserting Isaac Wilson over highly touted prospect Julian “JuJu” Lewis. asserted

Sanders → make → Lewis

The Buffaloes coach hinted at a switch leading into their game against No. 12 Texas Tech. asserted

coach → hint → Tech

Wilson, a transfer from Utah, entered the contest a week ago when Lewis struggled. asserted

Lewis → enter → contest

Lewis, who recently turned 19, started the first four games of the season after showing promise a season ago. asserted

who → turn → promise

Wilson quickly settled in Saturday and led the Buffaloes on a nine-play, 75-yard drive that culminated with the QB throwing an 8-yard touchdown to Joseph Williams. asserted

QB → settle → Williams

He hauled in a 7-yard pass from Kaneal Sweetwyne on a trick play. asserted

He → haul → play

Wilson also had a scramble for 10 yards on the drive. asserted

Wilson → have → drive

Wilson is the younger brother of Zach Wilson, the former standout at BYU who’s now with the New Orleans Saints. asserted

who → ’ → Saints

Lewis emerged as the QB of the future last season. asserted

Lewis → emerge → future

He showed his talent in a win over Weber State on Sept. 12. asserted

He → show → Sept.

He threw for 366 yards and four TDs — he ran for another — in earning Big 12 freshman of the week honors. asserted

he → throw → honors

He was replaced at halftime in a loss at Baylor last weekend. asserted

He → replace → Baylor

Deion Sanders goes with Isaac Wilson at QB over Julian Lewis in effort to spark Colorado offense

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