Julian Lewis gives Colorado a winning start at Georgia Tech

The freshman quarterback found Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds left in a 14-13 win.

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Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis gave Colorado a signature start to its turnaround Thursday, throwing a 20-yard touchdown pass to tight end Charlie Williams with 42 seconds left in a 14-13 season-opening win at Georgia Tech.

The victory came after Colorado went 3-9 last season, including 1-8 in Big 12 play, and against a Georgia Tech team that finished 9-4. Lewis’ late drive gives the Buffaloes an early foundation and offers the clearest look yet at how their offense can function with a freshman quarterback under pressure.

Colorado plays Weber State on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Lewis leaves the opener as the quarterback Colorado will watch most closely from here.

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Julian Lewis gives Colorado a winning start at Georgia Tech

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