Colorado Opens Big 12 Play with Loss to Baylor Amid Offensive Struggles
Colorado opened its Big 12 play with a 23-13 loss to Baylor in Waco, Texas. The Buffaloes faced offensive struggles, resulting in sophomore quarterback Julian Lewis being benched at halftime. Their run game was contained for the first time this…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, September 26, 2026 —
Colorado’s entry into Big 12 Conference play was marked by a 23-13 defeat against Baylor in Waco, Texas. The Buffaloes’ offense encountered significant challenges throughout the game, leading to a critical decision to bench sophomore quarterback Julian Lewis at halftime.
The team’s performance highlighted ongoing concerns, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. For the first time this season, Colorado’s run game was effectively contained by the opposing defense, disrupting a previously reliable aspect of their strategy. This inability to establish a consistent ground attack contributed to the overall offensive struggles.
The decision to replace Lewis at halftime underscores the team’s difficulties in generating points and moving the ball effectively. The offensive line and overall offensive scheme were unable to overcome Baylor’s defensive pressure.
In addition to offensive shortcomings, special teams were identified as another area requiring attention. The Buffaloes’ special teams units have been a persistent concern, and this game did not show an improvement in that phase of play, further compounding the team’s performance issues.
The loss sets a challenging tone for Colorado’s return to the Big 12 conference. The team faces the task of addressing these identified weaknesses in both their offense and special teams units as they move forward in their conference schedule. Specific details regarding the offensive adjustments made after Lewis’s benching or further analysis of the special teams’ performance were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Tyler King on gazette.com, see more information here.
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