Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis, front, evades Arizona defensive lineman Eduwa Okundaye in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

BOULDER, Colo. — Deion Sanders is turning to freshman quarterback Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis to try and salvage the Colorado Buffaloes’ season.

Sanders says starting Lewis this Saturday at West Virginia is “common sense.” The Buffaloes have been outscored 105-24 in their last two losses. Lewis replaces transfer Kaidon Salter.

Lewis, who turned 18 in September, entered Saturday’s 52-17 loss to Arizona in the third quarter and finished with 121 yards passing along with his first touchdown toss.

It was the second appearance of Lewis this season. Sanders hints there may be — or may have been — possible tweaks to the roles and responsibilities on his coaching staff but didn’t get specific with what they were.

Out for the year

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue running back Devin Mockobee will miss the rest of his final college season after undergoing ankle surgery late last week, coach Barry Odom announced earlier this week.

Mockobee finishes his career as the fourth-leading rusher in Boilermakers history with 2,987 yards, trailing Mike Alstott, Kory Sheets and Otis Armstrong, a College Football Hall of Famer. Mockobee also ranks in the school’s top 10 in carries with 630 and career 100-yard games with nine.

Odom said Mockobee injured his ankle late in an Oct. 25 loss to Rutgers. He was ruled out of last weekend’s 21-16 loss at No. 21 Michigan following Friday’s surgery.