Boo Carter blocks field goal to help Colorado defeat Georgia Tech
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Former Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter secured a 14-13 victory for Colorado over Georgia Tech on September 3 in Atlanta. With the game nearing its conclusion, Carter broke through the left edge to block a 45-yard field goal attempt by kicker Aidan Birr as time expired. The defensive play preserved the Buffaloes' one-point lead and marked a successful debut for Carter. Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza threw for 237 yards in the loss but struggled to generate consistent offensive momentum for the Yellow Jackets. Carter finished the contest with two tackles and a fumble recovery for Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. Georgia Tech will look to improve its offensive performance in its next game against Tennessee.
- •Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 in Atlanta on September 3.
- •Boo Carter blocked a potential game-winning 45-yard field goal as time expired.
- •Alberto Mendoza finished 17-for-23 passing for 237 yards for Georgia Tech.
- •The Georgia Tech offense recorded only 51 rushing yards during the game.
- •Boo Carter previously played for Tennessee before transferring to Colorado in January.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Tennessee player Boo Carter with game-winning field goal block for Colorado
"Former Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter blocked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to secure a season-opening win for Colorado.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 3:34 PMBill Belichick Pro Football Hall of Fame snub explained as voting changes
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 3:20 PMFantasy football rookie rankings 2026: Who's 2nd behind Jeremiyah Love?
FootballNFL•Sep 4, 2026, 3:14 PMLukas Van Ness, Jordan Morgan in spotlight as Packers enter 2026
Football•Sep 4, 2026, 3:09 PMElite Ohio State commit Jamier Brown set to return following 2-game suspension
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 3:09 PMFive reasons the explosive NFL passing game has plummeted over the past decade and will it ever return?
NFL•Sep 4, 2026, 3:07 PMRaider roster: What does cornerback room look like?