Freshmen Shine, But Depth Remains | Colorado Buffaloes Football News

Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis stole the show with a clutch game-winning drive, proving he can deliver under pressure—especially impressive in Coach Prime’s veteran-heavy system. Cornerback Preston Ashley got his first real action on special teams, despite a costly penalty, while linebacker Rodney Colton Jr. was part of the rotation without stats. Meanwhile, standout newcomers Carson Crawford and Christian Ward didn’t see the field at all, underscoring just how deep and competitive this roster is. For these rookies, every snap—and every mistake—is a step toward earning their place in Boulder. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8e8c2c39a264052