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In a surprising twist that could shake up college football recruiting, experts are predicting that Julian Lewis, the five-star quarterback committed to USC, may soon switch his allegiance to Coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes.
With Shedeur Sanders expected to declare for the NFL Draft after this season, Colorado is eager to find its next star under center-and Lewis might just be the answer.
On3 Sports analysts Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons recently forecasted that Lewis, the nation's fifth-ranked quarterback according to 247Sports, could be flipping his commitment to Colorado's 2025 recruiting class.
The buzz around Lewis, a Georgia native who initially committed to Lincoln Riley's USC program back in August 2023, has reached new heights following two unofficial visits to Boulder, where he seemed to bond with Shedeur and even teased fans with a photo captioned, "Could it be 'Perfect Timing'?"
Sanders' hand is already evident in the Buffaloes
Coach Prime's impact at Colorado has been undeniable this season. With the team riding an 8-2 record and ranked No. 18, Deion Sanders has rejuvenated Colorado's recruiting efforts, attracting top talent and delivering strong performances, including a recent blowout victory over Texas Tech.
The Buffs' powerful showing on the field, combined with Sanders' magnetic personality and coaching style, has turned Colorado into a recruitment hotbed, drawing athletes like Lewis who see the potential of Sanders' program.
Why did JuJu cancel his date in Indiana?
Fueling speculation even further, reports surfaced on November 7 that Lewis canceled a planned visit to Indiana this weekend. Indiana, led by Coach Curt Cignetti, boasts a 9-0 record and had been a contender for Lewis' recruitment.
But the lure of Colorado-and the opportunity to follow in Shedeur's footsteps-is clearly weighing heavily in the young quarterback's decision-making.
Now, the real question is whether these efforts will be enough to tip the scales and bring Julian Lewis to Colorado. For Buffs fans, the anticipation is electrifying-only time will tell if Lewis makes Boulder his future home.