Julian Lewis almost left CU! — inquired about transfer after new OC hired — Zach & Phil are shocked
The Drive uncovers the surprising January attempt by Julian Lewis to transfer, just months after his rough first season at Colorado.
Sources confirmed that people representing Lewis explored back‑channel talks about replacing Haynes King in Atlanta. While Lewis never entered the portal, obstacles included the mid‑season demotion and departure of OC Pat Shurmur, and the hiring of Brennan Marion — whose go‑go offense seemed like an odd fit for Lewis’s pocket‑passing style.
This shocking revelation raises questions about Lewis’s mindset, his fit in Colorado’s offense, and how close he came to leaving before year two even began.
Back‑channel communication explored replacing Haynes King
Why Lewis considered leaving after a rough first year at CU
Why the transfer never materialized
What this means for Lewis’s future at Colorado
Zach and Phil react to the shock and fallout
Buffs fans — weigh in:
• Were you shocked by Lewis’s January transfer attempt
• Does Brennan Marion’s offense fit Lewis’s style
• And what does this say about CU’s QB future
