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Colorado faces Georgia Tech in season opener in Atlanta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Colorado faces Georgia Tech in season opener in Atlanta

Summary

The Colorado Buffaloes open their 2026 season Thursday night with a road game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The Buffaloes look to improve upon a 27-20 loss to the Yellow Jackets from last year's season opener, where the Colorado defense surrendered 320 rushing yards. Coach Deion Sanders enters the contest seeking his first career win in Atlanta, having previously lost two Celebration Bowl games while coaching at Jackson State. Sanders has adjusted team practice and sleep schedules to prepare for the road environment. The game will feature the Buffaloes' Go-Go offense against a Georgia Tech rushing attack led by Justice Haynes.

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•Colorado plays Georgia Tech on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
•Georgia Tech won the previous meeting 27-20 in 2025.
•The Buffaloes' defense allowed 320 rushing yards in last year's loss.
•Deion Sanders is 0-2 as a head coach in Atlanta.
•Justice Haynes joins the Georgia Tech offense after transferring from Michigan.

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