The wait is over—it's officially the start of the Julian "JuJu" Lewis era in Boulder!

Colorado opens the 2026 season against Georgia Tech in one of the most anticipated Week 1 games in the country. Former five-star quarterback Julian Lewis makes his first career start as the Buffaloes' full-time quarterback in a homecoming game back in his home state of Georgia.

But that's not all...

Georgia Tech defensive end Braden Manley has added fuel to the fire after calling Lewis "a kid" and predicting he'll rack up sacks. Can Colorado's rebuilt offensive line protect its young quarterback? Will Brennan Marion's new Go-Go offense explode onto the national stage? And can Coach Prime's revamped roster prove the doubters wrong?

We'll break down every major storyline, make predictions, and debate who has the edge headin ...