Deion Sanders is sticking with his starting quarterback as the Colorado Buffaloes prepare for one of their biggest challenges of the season. And for Isaac Wilson, the opportunity comes against a familiar opponent. Sanders confirmed Tuesday that Wilson will start Saturday against No. 11 Utah, giving the former Utes quarterback an opportunity to face the program where he began his college career.
The decision comes after Colorado's 29-7 loss to Texas Tech on Oct. 3, a game in which Wilson struggled with turnovers in his first start for the Buffaloes. Despite those difficulties, Sanders is giving the sophomore another opportunity to lead an offense that has struggled to find consistency through the opening weeks of the season. Wilson completed 26 of 44 passes for 290 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions against Texas Tech.
He also led Colorado with 42 rushing yards. The Buffaloes showed promise early, opening the game with a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that ended with Wilson connecting with wide receiver Joseph Williams for an eight-yard score. However, Colorado struggled to maintain that momentum.
The Buffaloes held a 7-3 lead at halftime and remained within striking distance entering the fourth quarter. But costly turnovers helped Texas Tech pull away, including an interception returned for a touchdown that extended the Red Raiders' lead. For Wilson, the performance represented a difficult first start after initially providing a spark to Colorado's offense.
The Utah transfer took over for Julian Lewis during the Buffaloes' Sept. 26 matchup against Baylor, completing 12 of 25 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. Although Colorado ultimately suffered a 23-13 defeat, Wilson helped the Buffaloes overcome a double-digit deficit and briefly tie the game in the fourth quarter. That performance earned Wilson the starting job against Texas Tech, replacing Julian Lewis, who had opened the season as Colorado's starting quarterback.
Despite Wilson's struggles in that matchup, Sanders has decided to stick with the sophomore as the Buffaloes prepare for their next challenge. And for Wilson, the opportunity carries additional significance. He'll be facing Utah, the program where his college football career began.
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