Redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Lewis delivered a historic opening half, completing 15 of 18 passes for 331 yards and four touchdowns as Colorado built a 42–14 lead over Weber State. Lewis also scored on the ground, giving him five total touchdowns before halftime.
Lewis was nearly perfect in the opening quarter, completing 7 of 8 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns. That broke Colorado’s single-quarter passing record of 211 yards, set by Joel Klatt against Texas A&M in 2005.
It also surpassed anything Shedeur Sanders accomplished in one quarter during his two seasons at Colorado. Sanders’ best was a 197-yard third quarter against Oklahoma State in 2024.
Lewis finished the half 21 yards short of another Colorado record. Koy Detmer threw for 352 yards in the first half against Northeast Louisiana in 1995. However, Lewis’ four touchdown passes tied the school record for a half. His rushing touchdown gave him five total scores.
Based on the NCAA formula, Lewis also produced a 311.1 passing-efficiency rating in the half, surpassing Sanders’ Colorado record of 281.3.
Colorado’s explosive offense takes over
Colorado scored four first-quarter touchdowns from at least 48 yards away.
Lewis connected with DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 66-yard touchdown, Joseph Williams for a 63-yard score and Ernest Campbell for a 48-yard touchdown. Micah Welch added a 55-yard touchdown run.
Williams continued producing in the second quarter and reached halftime with four receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Moore added three catches for 95 yards, while Welch accumulated 79 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
Colorado entered halftime with 434 total yards, averaging more than 12 yards per offensive play. The Buffaloes scored six touchdowns, with four covering at least 48 yards.
The defense contributed three sacks and six tackles for loss. Weber State found some success in the second quarter, but Colorado still held a commanding four-touchdown lead.
One half away from 2–0
Colorado received three votes in the Associated Press poll and one vote in the coaches poll following its season-opening victory at Georgia Tech.
Beating an FCS opponent will not guarantee the Buffaloes a national ranking, but the explosive nature of Saturday’s first half will command attention. Colorado demonstrated an offensive dimension that was largely absent during its 14–13 victory over Georgia Tech.
The Buffaloes still have another half to play, and voters will also consider what happens elsewhere across the country. But if Colorado completes the job in convincing fashion, the conversation will be unavoidable.
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