{
  "id": 11946026,
  "title": "Deion Sanders Pushes Back at Reporter Over Question About Colorado QB Decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/deion-sanders-pushes-back-at-reporter-over-question-about-colorado-qb",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T14:31:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/deion-sanders-pushes-back-at-reporter-over-question-about-colorado-qb-decision-12522051"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Colorado Buffaloes suffered a significant defeat against Texas Tech during Saturday night's game, trailing 26-0 in the second half after leading 7-3 at halftime. Starting quarterback Julian JuJu Lewis was replaced by Isaac Wilson for the second half. Coach Deion Sanders expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's performance and vehemently denied reports that Lewis was demoted to third string. He maintained that Lewis was never benched, emphasizing that the situation was fluid and it would be best for JuJu to speak for himself. During the game, Wilson completed 26 of 44 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown, but also threw three interceptions. Freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne saw some action as well. When asked about the quarterback competition, Sanders affirmed that it remained an open competition. He clarified that there were three options, and one had to seize the opportunity. Lewis had previously played in four games, leading the Buffaloes to a 2-2 record. The sophomore completed 733 yards and six touchdowns, but also recorded two interceptions and a QBR of 47.7. Colorado's next matchup will be against No. 13 Utah on Saturday, October 17.",
  "summary": "Deion Sanders said former starting quarterback Julian \"JuJu\" Lewis knows why he dropped on Colorado's depth chart.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colorado Buffaloes lost to Texas Tech 26-0 in second half.",
    "Coach Deion Sanders denies Lewis demoted to third string.",
    "Three QB options remain for Buffaloes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}