In one of the big surprises of the first month of the college football season, Colorado Is pivying for Ryan Stub As on initial quarterbacks Houston On Friday night, sources told ESPN.
Staub started the season as the third-string quarterback of Colorado, which was behind the experienced one later Cadon salter And decorated freshmen Julian Lewis,
But after shining against Delaware Sources said that by completing 7 out of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday, employees have indicated that there will be Staub Starter this week. He was seen working with the first team in practice on Monday during the open media period.
Coach Dion Sanders said during his Tuesday’s media availability that a final decision on the opening quarterbacks of Colorado against Houston has been made so far.
Salter entered the season with a record of 23–6 as a starter. Lewis finished 12th in a total of 12th class in 2025, nominated a year ago for the opportunity to compete in Colorado.
after a Season-opening loss To Georgia TechThree quarterbacks played in Colorado 31-7 wins On Saturday on delaware. Staub’s performance clearly caught the look of coach Sanders.
He appreciated the third year Somormor Stob, for jumping into the portal and sticking around the boulder. He called him “a great man” and depicted the early switch. Sanders said on Saturday, “I know how I am going to handle the quarterback situation.” “I am not going to say this, but yes, I am not losing to the direction.”
So far with buffalo, Salter threw for a touchdown and ran for two more. He is completing 68.2% near him.
Lewis started against Delaware and passed 2 -for -4 for 8 yards. Sanders said after the game that Colorado wants to “proceed with caution” with Lewis, which turned 18 later this month.
Stobb was one later in the national conversation entering the colorado season. He started a game in 2023 for the injured Shedur sandersCompletion on 17 out of 24 UtaThey threw a touchdown pass Travis Hunter,
ESPN’s number 26 in the class of Staub 2023 was the overall pocket passing quarterback.
He seized his moment by executing a touchdown drive on a two -minute drill to close half. He opened the second half with 71-yard touchdown pass Honest brownAnd he played in the remaining third quarter.
Stab said the postgame: “To be honest, this whole week, I was not really expecting to play. On Friday, I received a call and okay, I’m playing. I was just waiting on one occasion. It was not known that it would be a two -minute drill, and the rest is a history.”
Max Olson of ESPN contributed to this report.
