Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency at practice

Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis is recovering after suffering a medical emergency at the team’s athletic facility on Wednesday. According to the New York Post ^[1], Lewis was quickly transferred to a hospital following the incident. His father, T. Carlton Lewis, confirmed the news in a statement posted to X on Thursday, noting that his son is receiving care and thanking the medical team, teammates, and fans for their support. The family has requested privacy and declined to provide further details about the specific nature of the emergency.

The situation casts a shadow over the Colorado Buffaloes, who are struggling with a 2-5 record. ESPN reported ^[2] that Lewis appeared as doubtful on the first Big 12 availability report shortly after the incident. The sophomore, a four-star recruit from the class of 2025, started the first four games of the season before being benched in late September. He was replaced by junior Isaac Wilson during a 23-13 loss to Baylor. Since taking over, Wilson has gone 0-3, and the team has yet to find its footing in conference play.

Head coach Deion Sanders addressed the possibility of bringing Lewis back during a news conference on Tuesday. As reported by ESPN ^[2], Sanders avoided making a definitive statement, saying he did not want to be perceived as taking a shot at Wilson. "I don't want to go down there," Sanders said regarding the quarterback controversy. He emphasized that the coaching staff understands the locker room dynamics better than outsiders. Meanwhile, the New York Post ^[1] quoted Sanders as saying he does not treat players unfairly and is open to turning back to Lewis if necessary.

Lewis’s stats from his four starts highlight his potential. He completed 61 of 95 pass attempts for 733 yards, throwing six touchdowns and two interceptions, while also adding a rushing score. The upcoming matchup against Kansas State on Saturday at noon is critical for Colorado’s season. The team has not officially addressed the medical incident, leaving fans and analysts waiting for updates on Lewis’s condition and his availability for the upcoming game.