Colorado defeats Georgia Tech 14-13 in season opening game

Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 on Thursday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta to open the college football season. The Buffaloes secured the victory after a late-game surge led by quarterback Julian Lewis, who managed an eight-play, 75-yard scoring drive in the final minute. Linebacker Boo Carter sealed the outcome by blocking a 45-yard Georgia Tech field goal attempt. Despite overcoming three special teams errors, the Buffaloes relied on a strong performance from the line of scrimmage to control the run game. Coach Deion Sanders noted the resilience of his team following a 3-9 record last season. Colorado moves to 1-0 as the program looks to establish a consistent identity with its rebuilt roster.

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