Isaac Wilson may be on deck for his first Colorado start.
CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Tuesday that the former Utah quarterback is “currently expected” to take over under center when the Buffaloes host No. 12 Texas Tech on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. MDT on Fox.
Wilson already got his first extended run in Colorado’s 23-13 loss at Baylor last Saturday, and it came after starter Julian Lewis opened the game for the Buffaloes. Colorado managed only three points in the first half, and Wilson took over after halftime as the offense searched for a spark.
The junior from Corner Canyon High and a two-year Utes player finished the game 12 of 25 for 156 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice and added minus-11 yards on five carries.
Colorado’s offense looked better with him in the game, at least enough to string together back-to-back scoring drives that pulled the Buffaloes even at 13-13. One possession ended with a field goal, and the next finished with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Williams with 11:04 left.
Baylor answered with the final 10 points.
Lewis went 11 of 16 for 75 yards in the first half, but Colorado crossed midfield only once while he was running the offense. Wilson got the Buffaloes past the 50 twice in the second half, including the 12-play, 95-yard march that ended in that tying touchdown.
Deion Sanders said after the game that Colorado still had not made a quarterback decision and would sort it out after watching how the week of practice unfolds.
“The kid is excited about the possibilities,” Sanders said of Wilson, per DNVR Buffs.
Colorado also has another Utah quarterback in the mix: true freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne, a Skyridge High product and 2026 recruiting class signee. Sweetwyne has appeared in one game this season, completing 7 of 10 passes in an earlier win over Weber State.
Sanders said he believes both quarterbacks can handle the moment if the staff chooses Wilson.
“If (Wilson) gets the nod, I feel all out he’s going to do his thing. Sweetwyne as well,” Sanders said, per DNVR Buffs’ Jake Schwanitz.
Williams was the clear top target against Baylor, finishing with 11 catches for 127 yards and the lone Colorado touchdown. He said the receivers are ready no matter who gets the call at quarterback.
“Regardless of who’s out there, we’re confident in them and we’re gonna make plays for them,” Williams said, per Scott Procter of DNVR Buffs.
If Wilson does get the job, there’s a chance the schedule throws him right into another familiar matchup. After Texas Tech, Colorado has a bye week before hosting No.
13 Utah on Oct. 17.
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