Colorado’s quarterback room is in upheaval as Coach Prime makes a decisive move in the middle of a disappointing 3-7 season. Kaidon Salter, who started most of the year, has been replaced by freshman Julian Lewis, whose fearless play against West Virginia forced the hand of the head coach.

“He (Julian Lewis) has that intangible that he makes other guys want to play with him, and want to compete as such. Now they know if they get a step, that ball is probably going to be there,” said Deion on his Wednesday appearance.

The praise comes at the expense of Kaidon Salter, but against West Virginia, Lewis showed that composure firsthand. Even after a defender grabbed a fistful of his hair for a nine-yard loss, Lewis finished 22 of 35 passes, throwing for 299 yards and two touchdowns, proving he

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