Julian Lewis throws 4 first-half TD passes, runs for another, as Colorado beats Weber State 52-21

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Julian “JuJu” Lewis threw four touchdown passes in the first half and ran for another as part of a record-setting afternoon to help Colorado power past FCS foe Weber State 52-21 on Saturday.

Lewis finished 17 of 23 for 366 yards before taking most of the second half off with Colorado (2-0) leading big. Lewis connected with DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 66-yard TD on his first play, part of his school-best 212 yards passing in the first quarter.

The second-year player also had TD strikes of 63, 48 and 32 yards to become the first Buffaloes QB to throw four touchdown passes in an opening half. It tied the school mark for any half held by John Hessler and Cody Hawkins (twice). Those all were in the second half.

Colorado finished with 578 total yards in the second game under offensive coordinator Brennan Marion, who's installing the innovative “Go-Go” system. It's predicated on quick reads from Lewis — and he was making those decisions with little hesitation.

Lewis spread around the wealth, too. Joseph Williams had four catches for 123 yards and two scores, while Moore caught four passes for 107 yards.

Micah Welch rushed for 106 yards, including a 55-yard TD scamper. He's the first tailback to eclipse the 100-yard mark in the Deion Sanders Era at Colorado.

Freshman Nate Dahle threw for 244 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for Weber State (1-2). He's stepping in for fifth-year senior Devin Brown, who's sidelined by a broken finger.

The attendance was announced at 49,363, the second-largest for a game against an FCS team at Folsom Field.

This is the second 2-0 start under Sanders.

The Buffaloes are remembering quarterback Dominiq Ponder this season by wearing “DP7” patches. Ponder died in a car accident in March. The team also honored longtime journalist Adam Munsterteiger, who died in May. Flowers and a picture of Munsterteiger were set up at a seat in the press box.

Weber State: Junior wide receiver Noah Kjar continues to shine with seven catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns.

Colorado: The Buffaloes ranked 133rd in run defense last season. They allowed 127 yards on the ground against Weber State — 74 after going up 52-14 — after holding Georgia Tech to 51 yards.

Weber State: Host Northwestern State on Saturday.

Colorado: At Northwestern on Saturday.

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