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Colorado Falls Again: Freshman Shines Amidst Struggles

11/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Colorado lost 29-22 to West Virginia, their fourth straight defeat and bowl contention elimination.
Freshman Julian "JuJu" Lewis, in his first start, threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said improvement is needed.
Omarion Miller caught six passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.
Colorado will face Arizona State next, aiming to rebuild for the offseason.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 NCAA Division I-A football season marked the debut of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), which aimed to determine a national champion through a combination of polls and computer rankings. The Tennessee Volunteers won the inaugural BCS title, defeating Florida State 23-16 in the Fiesta Bowl. Meanwhile, the University of Colorado struggled with a 5-6 record, reflecting challenges in adapting to the new playoff system.

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Story summary

Colorado lost 29-22 to West Virginia, their fourth straight defeat and bowl contention elimination.
Freshman Julian "JuJu" Lewis, in his first start, threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said improvement is needed.
Omarion Miller caught six passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.
Colorado will face Arizona State next, aiming to rebuild for the offseason.

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