Lewis suffered the emergency while in the Buffaloes’ facility on Wednesday and was quickly transported to a hospital.It’s unknown what exactly Lewis is dealing with, but his father wrote a statement on X explaining the situation.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEColorado quarterback Julian Lewis passes the ball during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Sept.3, 2026.
(AP Photo/Stew Milne)"He is recovering and thankful to his medical team, teammates, and Colorado fans for their prayers and support," T.Carlton Lewis wrote.
"Please respect Julian and the Lewis family’s privacy.We will have no further comment at this time."The Buffaloes responded to OutKick’s request for comment."Colorado Athletics extends our full support to JuJu and his family through this medical emergency.
He remains in the thoughts of every CU player, coach, and staff member and we will continue to assist in any way we can in his full recovery.His health and well-being remain our top priority during this time," the statement said.Lewis, a 19-year-old sophomore with the Buffaloes, began the season as the team’s starting quarterback.
However, head coach Deion Sanders made the decision to bench him after four games.His last appearance came on Sept.26, a loss to the Baylor Bears, before the ball was turned over to junior Isaac Wilson.It hasn’t been much better for Wilson, though, as the Buffaloes are 0-3 since he took over on offense.
The Buffaloes are now 2-5 on the year and dead last in the Big 12 with an 0-4 conference record.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Julian Lewis of Colorado drops back to pass during the college football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Sept.
3, 2026, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.(Icon Sportswire)The day before Lewis suffered his medical emergency, Sanders was asked by the media if he’d turn back to his sophomo...