Colorado defeats Georgia Tech 14-13 on a blocked field goal

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Colorado defeats Georgia Tech 14-13 on a blocked field goal
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Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 in a game decided on the final play. Boo Carter blocked a game-winning field goal attempt by Aidan Birr as time expired, securing the victory for the Buffaloes. The play followed a go-ahead touchdown catch by Charlie Williams from JuJuJu Lewis from JuJu Lewis with 37 seconds remaining. Colorado relied on a strong ground game throughout the night, rushing for 183 yards on the day. The result serves as a reversal from the 2025 season opener, which Georgia Tech won against the Buffaloes. Colorado previously struggled with special teams throughout the contest, including a blocked field goal and a punt error, before the final defensive stop.

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  • Boo Carter blocked a potential game-winning field goal by Aidan Birr as time expired.
  • JuJu Lewis threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Charlie Williams with 37 seconds left.
  • Colorado finished the game with 183 rushing yards.
  • The teams previously met in 2025 when Georgia Tech defeated Colorado.
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  • 4:35 AMYahoo SportsColorado Stuns Georgia Tech, 14-13, on blocked field goal as time expires in Atlanta
  • 4:18 AMYahoo SportsColorado upsets Tech 14-13 on blocked field goal
  • 3:49 AMYahoo SportsColorado takes down Georgia Tech on a blocked field goal as time expires
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Julian Lewis orchestrated a frantic late touchdown drive before a miraculous special teams stand snapped decades of history, securing Deion Sanders’ first career victory in the Peach State.

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Boo Carter won the game for the Buffaloes.

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