Colorado didn’t need long to learn what Julian Lewis could do on Saturday.
In the Buffaloes’ home opener against Weber State, the quarterback came out firing and carved up the Wildcats for 211 passing yards in the first quarter alone, setting a new Colorado program record for most passing yards in a single quarter. By the time Lewis checked out with Colorado holding a big lead, he had finished 17 of 23 for 366 yards and four touchdowns.
That opening burst put Lewis in a special spot in Buffaloes history. His 211-yard first quarter now stands as the most productive passing quarter ever by a Colorado quarterback, a mark that instantly adds another line to a résumé that already had plenty of buzz heading into the season.
Against Weber State, Lewis was sharp from the start and kept the offense moving down the field through the air. Colorado got the kind of fast start every team wants, and Lewis was the engine behind it.
For the Buffaloes, the performance was more than just a flashy individual line. It showed how quickly Lewis can settle in and make an impact, even before a defense has time to get comfortable. Quarterbacks usually need a little time to find their rhythm; Lewis had his from the opening snap.
The record also lands with extra weight because of the expectations surrounding him in Boulder. Deion Sanders and the program have made it clear how much confidence they have in the young quarterback, and Saturday gave them another reason to feel that way.
Lewis is only 18 years-old just about to turn 19, which makes the accomplishment even more striking. And in a program that has seen its share of notable quarterbacks, including Shedeur Sanders, throwing for 211 yards in one quarter is the kind of number that gets remembered.
Saturday’s game will be recalled for Colorado’s strong start, but Lewis’ first quarter is what made the night stand out. He added another piece of Colorado football history before the game was even a quarter old.
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