BOULDER — Colorado opens the season Friday night at Folsom Field with a new-look roster and growing expectations in the third year under head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders.
Senior Kaidon Salter has been named the starting quarterback and will lead a reshaped Buffs offense against a fast, physical Georgia Tech team.
“Kaidon has a ton of experience; he's a dual and can throw the heck out of the ball, as well," Coach Prime said. "He's the guy at this point. We’re hoping that you can see some JuJu Lewis periodically through the game, as well. We would like to get him some reps.”
Colorado plans to run the ball more and spread the workload. Sophomore receiver Dre'lon Miller has even taken snaps at running back.
“He just told me, ‘Be ready,’” Miller said. “Wherever he puts me, I’m ready