Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis is recovering after a medical emergency at the University of Colorado athletic facility that led to a hospital trip, according to a statement from his father, T. Carlton Lewis.
“Yesterday, Julian experienced a medical emergency at the University of Colorado athletic facility and was promptly transported to the hospital. He is recovering and thankful to his medical team, teammates, and Colorado fans for their prayers and support.
Please respect Julian and the Lewis family's privacy. We will have no further comment at this time,” the family said in a statement posted to social media on Thursday, Oct.
Before that update, Colorado had already listed Lewis as “Doubtful” on Wednesday’s availability report for the Kansas State game.
Lewis has started the first four games of the season for Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes with Brennan Marion serving as the program’s new offensive coordinator. He opened the year with wins over Georgia Tech and Weber State before Colorado fell to Northwestern. He also started the first half of the loss to Baylor, then watched Isaac Wilson take over at quarterback for the second half with Colorado trailing 10-3.
In 3.5 games, Lewis has thrown for 733 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions. He has been sacked eight times, and his rushing line stands at -45 yards with one touchdown.
The quarterback arrived as a four-star recruit after originally committing to USC and coach Lincoln Riley. He played in four games as a true freshman for Colorado in 2025, and the Buffaloes preserved his redshirt.
Sanders addressed Lewis’ status on Tuesday, before the medical emergency, when asked whether he would return this season.
“That’s on him. Great question, but that’s on him,” Sanders said.
Sanders also rejected the notion that he has handled Lewis unfairly as Wilson has taken over the offense since the second half of the Baylor game.
“I don't treat people unfairly,” Sanders said. “I don't play games with young men and their careers or hate on folks.
If anything, I'm too forgiving. You have to understand that we may know more a little more than you do because we're inside the locker room and understands what happens including what clicks and what doesn't.
You guys on the outside think you see what goes on inside but you don't. And that's not a shot at any of you, but it's not for me to guess or assume.”
Colorado is set to release another availability report on Thursday and Friday, plus 90 minutes before kickoff against Kansas State. The Buffaloes are trying to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Wildcats on Halloween.
Colorado and Kansas State are scheduled for 12 p.m. MT on Saturday, Oct.
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