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Coach Prime's stunning Colorado QB move changes everything for freshman Julian Lewis

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In a stunning move, Coach Prime has made a QB change from season-opening starter Kaidon Salter. But it's not Julian Lewis who will take over for Colorado as many would have expected.

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Even after Kaidon Salter was named the starting QB before Colorado's season opener against Georgia Tech, most fans assumed it would only be a matter of time before the keys were handed to freshman phenom Julian Lewis.

At worst, Lewis figured to spend the season as Salter's primary backup, and with the Liberty transfer entering his final season of eligibility, it would be Lewis's job in 2026 and beyond.