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Colorado football earns national ranking after road win at Georgia Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:53 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Colorado football earns national ranking after road win at Georgia Tech

Summary

The Colorado Buffaloes earned a No. 7 ranking in the Yahoo Sports top 10 following a 14-13 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday night in Atlanta. Julian Lewis led the decisive scoring drive, completing a 20-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams with 37 seconds remaining in the game. Colorado managed 307 yards of total offense, while the defense held Georgia Tech to 51 rushing yards throughout the contest. Following the win, the Buffaloes received three votes in the AP Top 25 and one vote in the US LBM Coaches Poll. This marks the first time this season the team has appeared in the national conversation. Colorado next hosts Weber State at Folsom Field on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 in Thursday night's road game.
•Julian Lewis threw the game-winning 20-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams.
•The Buffaloes' defense limited Georgia Tech to 51 total rushing yards.
•Colorado enters the Yahoo Sports top 10 at No. 7.
•The team hosts Weber State this Saturday at Folsom Field.

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