Julian Lewis, Colorado's quarterback, was hospitalized Wednesday after a medical emergency at the team's athletic facility, his father T.C. Lewis announced Thursday on X. The family expressed gratitude for support and declined to share further details. Colorado confirmed the emergency, stating the school's full support for Lewis and his family, emphasizing his health as the top priority.
Lewis was listed as doubtful on the initial Big 12 availability report Wednesday night. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound sophomore started Colorado's first four games this season but was benched during the Big 12 opener, a 23-13 loss at Baylor. He threw for 733 yards with seven total touchdowns and three turnovers over his four starts.
Backup Isaac Wilson has started the past three games for the Buffaloes (2-5, 0-5 Big 12), and Lewis has not appeared in a game since losing the starting job. Coach Deion Sanders declined to comment on whether Lewis is still competing for the position during his Tuesday news conference, saying he did not want to "take a shot at a kid."
Colorado hosts Kansas State on Saturday.
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