In a season-opening clash under the lights at Folsom Field, Georgia Tech and Colorado battled to a hard-fought 20–20 tie. Georgia Tech’s veteran quarterback Haynes King led the Jackets with two rushing touchdowns, while transfer QB Kaidon Salter kept the Buffaloes alive with both a passing and rushing score. Despite Georgia Tech outgaining Colorado 410 to 280 yards, turnovers and late-game execution allowed the Buffs to claw back and avoid defeat in front of their home crowd.
Key Takeaway:
This game highlighted two contrasting storylines: Georgia Tech’s ability to generate explosive offense but struggle with ball security, and Colorado’s resilience with an almost entirely new roster under Coach Deion Sanders. For the Jackets, limiting turnovers will be crucial moving forward, while Colorado proved it can remain competitive despite massive offseason changes.