Colorado Buffaloes play Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium

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Colorado Buffaloes play Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium
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The Colorado Buffaloes open their 2026 season Thursday at 6 p.m. MDT against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech enters the matchup as a 6.5-point favorite in this return game of a two-game series. Last year, Georgia Tech earned a 27-20 win over Colorado at Folsom Field. Under head coach Brent Key, the Yellow Jackets emphasize a physical brand of football centered on line play and the run game. This season features staff changes for Georgia Tech, including the addition of offensive coordinator George Godsey and defensive coordinator Jason Semore. Colorado aims to even the series behind new starting quarterback Julian Lewis, who faces a Georgia Tech defense noted for its size along the front.

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  • Colorado opens the 2026 season against Georgia Tech Thursday at 6 p.m. MDT.
  • The game takes place at Bobby Dodd Stadium with Georgia Tech as a 6.5-point favorite.
  • Georgia Tech won the previous meeting 27-20 at Folsom Field last year.
  • Julian Lewis makes his first start at quarterback for the Buffaloes.
  • The Yellow Jackets feature new coordinators George Godsey and Jason Semore.
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Colorado football opens against Brent Key's Georgia Tech team Thursday. The former Yellow Jackets lineman has built a physical program in Atlanta.

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