Deion Sanders Hints at More Behind Julian Lewis Benching in Colorado's Loss to Texas Tech

Deion Sanders hinted there is more to Julian Lewis's benching than publicly known, as Colorado lost 29-7 to Texas Tech, extending the Buffaloes' losing streak to three games. The team has now dropped three straight after a 2-0 start. Isaac Wilson started at quarterback, completing 26 of 44 passes for 290 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, while Colorado outgained Texas Tech 375-315 but scored only seven points. Sanders cryptically stated, "That's not how it went down," regarding Lewis's benching, and called the quarterback position "disabling us and dishonoring us." Lewis, a top-10 quarterback recruit in the 2025 class, has completed 64.3% of passes for 733 yards and six touchdowns this season, with much of that production coming against Weber State. Colorado next faces Utah, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, and Arizona State, with two road games ahead.