Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders named Kaidon Salter as starting quarterback for the Georgia Tech opener on Friday. This came after a head-to-head battle with five-star freshman Julian Lewis.
While Salter was largely expected to win the job, there was still speculation leading up to Tuesday's announcement.
Salter accounted for 7,900 yards, 77 total touchdowns, and 17 interceptions as a three-year starter at Liberty. One of the most experienced transfer players from the last transfer cycle with the capability to throw 70-yard bombs down the field.
As for Lewis, the Peachtree State passer was highly sought after last year. He originally committed to USC and flipped for Sanders and the Buffs. Other programs wanted 'JuJu,' but the NFL ties and next-level leadership brought him to Colorado.
Sanders gave much credit to Byron Leftwich for Salter's success in camp. But he also said he's looking to get Lewis reps during the season.
Colorado opens the 2025 season with Georgia Tech on Friday at Folsom Field (8 p.m. ET on ESPN).
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