Colorado Buffaloes prepare for Georgia Tech in Thursday season opener

The Colorado Buffaloes open their season on Thursday against Georgia Tech at a site yet to be determined. The game serves as a rematch of last season’s contest, which Georgia Tech won 27-20. Colorado struggled defensively in that previous meeting, allowing 320 rushing yards to the Yellow Jackets. Much of the focus for the Buffaloes' defense centers on containing Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes. Haynes, a transfer from Michigan, averaged 7.1 yards per attempt last season and figures to be the primary offensive threat for the visiting team. Colorado’s defensive staff has emphasized linebacker depth and gap integrity as the primary tactical responses to neutralize the ground game. The outcome of the matchup rests on whether the revamped Colorado linebacker group can manage the run better than the unit did during the previous campaign.

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