Colorado Quarterback Julian Lewis Hospitalized After Practice Incident
The sophomore was treated at a hospital on Wednesday and has started four games this season.
By Natalia Costa ·
Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis entered a hospital on Wednesday after a medical episode at the Buffaloes' facility, according to an announcement his father posted on Thursday.
T. Carlton Lewis, the player's father, described the situation in a statement published to X. He said his son is recovering and expressed gratitude toward medical personnel, teammates and Colorado supporters for their prayers and support. "Please respect Julian and the Lewis family's privacy. We will have no further comment at this time," the statement read. The university has not released information about the incident.
Lewis, 19, has made four starts this season and completed 61 of his 95 passes for 733 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. He added a rushing score. His most recent appearance came in a 23-13 defeat to Baylor on Sept. 26, after which he moved to the bench in favor of junior Isaac Wilson.
Wilson has started three games since taking over, all losses, leaving the Buffaloes at 2-5. Coach Deion Sanders told reporters on Tuesday that he had not ruled out returning to Lewis, a four-star member of the 2025 recruiting class. "If I'm anything, I'm too forgiving and very, very kind," Sanders said. "You've got to always understand that we may know a little more than you do, because we're inside the locker room."
Colorado hosts Kansas State on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for noon.
