Julian Lewis throws four touchdown passes in Colorado first half
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis set a school record by throwing four touchdown passes during the first half against Weber State on Saturday. Lewis completed 15 of 18 passes for 331 yards before the break, helping the Buffaloes build a 42-14 lead. He connected with DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 66-yard score on the game's opening play, contributing to a school-best 212 yards in the first quarter. Lewis also recorded a rushing touchdown late in the half. The performance marks the first time a Colorado quarterback has recorded four touchdown passes in an opening half, tying the school record for any half held previously by John Hessler and Cody Hawkins. Lewis has yet to throw an interception this season while running the Go-Go offense implemented by coordinator Brennan Marion.
- •Julian Lewis threw four first-half touchdown passes against Weber State.
- •The Buffaloes led 42-14 at halftime.
- •Lewis recorded 331 passing yards and one rushing touchdown in the half.
- •DeAndre Moore Jr. caught a 66-yard touchdown pass on the first play.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Lewis throws 4 first-half TD passes, runs for another, as Colorado beats Weber State 52-21
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Julian Lewis becomes 1st Colorado quarterback with 4 TD passes in an opening half versus Weber State
"Julian “JuJu” Lewis threw four touchdown passes in the first half and ran for another as part of a record-setting afternoon to help Colorado power past FCS foe Weber State 52-21 on Saturday. Lewis finished 17 of 23 for 366 yards before taking most of the second half off with Colorado (2-0) leading big. Lewis connected with DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 66-yard TD on his first play, part of his school-best 212 yards passing in the first quarter.
"Colorado quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis became the first Colorado quarterback to throw four touchdown passes in an opening half Saturday against Weber State. Lewis, who turns 19 later this month, finished the half 15 of 18 for 331 yards.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:49 AMJulian Lewis throws 4 first-half TD passes, runs for another, as Colorado beats Weber State 52-21
Julian “JuJu” Lewis threw four touchdown passes in the first half and ran for another as part of a record-setting afternoon to help Colorado power past FCS foe Weber State 52-21 on Saturday. Lewis finished 17 of 23 for 366 yards before taking most of the second half off with Colorado (2-0) leading big. Lewis connected with DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 66-yard TD on his first play, part of his school-best 212 yards passing in the first quarter.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:14 PMJulian Lewis becomes 1st Colorado quarterback with 4 TD passes in an opening half versus Weber State
Colorado quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis became the first Colorado quarterback to throw four touchdown passes in an opening half Saturday against Weber State. Lewis, who turns 19 later this month, finished the half 15 of 18 for 331 yards.
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