US EditionDeion Sanders announces new starting quarterback for post-Shedeur era
Kaidon Salter's proven dual-threat skills earned him the starting role amid roster changes, while freshman Julian Lewis is set to contribute to Colorado's offense, coach Sanders said.
- On Tuesday, Colorado’s head coach Deion Sanders announced that senior transfer Kaidon Salter will start as the Buffaloes' quarterback in Friday’s opening game against Georgia Tech, which will be held at Folsom Field.
- Salter earned the starting role after competing with five-star freshman Julian Lewis amid significant offseason roster turnover including NFL departures and transfers.
- Salter brings experience from Liberty, where he threw for over 5,800 yards, ran for more than 2,000 yards, and earned Conference USA MVP honors in 2023.
- Pat Shurmur emphasized the value of solid game experience, while Sanders noted that Salter has proven himself before and expressed hope that Lewis will also get opportunities to play during the season.
- Colorado opens as a 3.5-point underdog, and the coaching staff plans to use a dual-quarterback approach with Salter leading and Lewis providing a change-of-pace option to limit predictability.
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