Get ready for an electrifying season opener as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets travel west to face the Colorado Buffaloes under the Friday night lights at Folsom Field. Kicking off at 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. MT) on Friday, August 29, this nationally televised clash on ESPN marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs
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For Colorado and head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, this game ushers in a new chapter. With standout transfers Shedeur Sanders and Heisman-winner Travis Hunter now in the NFL, the Buffs turn to Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter under center and a revamped roster that leans on freshness and adaptability
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. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech—led by seasoned quarterback Haynes King and explosive running back Jamal Haynes—brings continuity, confidence, and an ACC pedigree into this matchup
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All eyes will be on the trenches, where both teams have rebuilt critical units on both offense and defense
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. Adding to the narrative is the absence of Colorado’s beloved live mascot, Ralphie VI, who has retired—making this opener especially symbolic for Buff fans
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