Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis recovering in hospital after medical emergency
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis is recovering in hospital after a medical emergency at the team’s facility on Wednesday. His father said Lewis was grateful for the care and support he had received, while asking for privacy; the incident’s cause has not been disclosed.
The 19-year-old sophomore started Colorado’s first four games before being benched, with his last appearance coming in a 26 September defeat by Baylor. He has thrown for 733 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions this season. Colorado is 2-5 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play, and has lost all three games since junior Isaac Wilson took over at quarterback.
In short
- Julian Lewis is recovering after a medical emergency at Colorado’s facility.
- His family has not disclosed what happened and has requested privacy.
- Colorado is 2-5, with Lewis recording 733 passing yards this season.
Explained simply
The Colorado Buffaloes are the University of Colorado’s American football team, competing in the Big 12, a major university sports conference. Julian Lewis, 19, is a sophomore quarterback, a position that leads the team’s passing attack and helps direct its offence.
Lewis started Colorado’s first four games this season, then junior Isaac Wilson took over. The team has struggled in the conference, and the quarterback change is part of the recent context around Lewis’s role and the Buffaloes’ season.
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