Julian Lewis addresses Colorado's poor performance in loss to Northwestern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Colorado's loss to Northwestern on September 21 was marked by poor execution and four turnovers. Quarterback Julian Lewis cited a lack of team cohesion leading into the game, acknowledging that he needs to improve his preparation efforts. Despite managing 348 total yards, the Buffaloes struggled on offense and went into halftime trailing 21-0. Lewis threw two interceptions, ending a streak of 150 consecutive attempts without a pick. Colorado will have a week to regroup before starting Big 12 play against Baylor on September 26.
- •Colorado lost 41-7 to Northwestern in Evanston.
- •Julian Lewis threw for 168 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.
- •The Buffaloes had four turnovers and three failed fourth-down attempts.
- •Northwestern's quarterback Aidan Chiles accounted for five touchdowns.
- •Colorado's next game is against Baylor on September 26.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders' QB Julian Lewis Confirms Bigger Issue Behind Colorado's "Pitiful" Week 3 Performance
"No team in a Power Four conference took a bigger bite of humble pie than Colorado’s Buffaloes. Buffs QB Julian Lewis didn’t need to look far for an explanation after Colorado’s ugly loss to Northwestern.
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