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Colorado football fans express optimism following season-opening win over Georgia Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Colorado football fans express optimism following season-opening win over Georgia Tech

Summary

Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 in week one of the 2026 college football season, marking an opening win for Deion Sanders and his program. The victory comes after a 2025 campaign where the Buffaloes finished with three wins. Following the game, Pro Football Network analysts graded the Colorado defensive line as the highest in the nation for the opening week with a score of 95.5. The team, which holds a 16-21 record over the first three seasons of the Deion Sanders tenure, implemented defensive changes during the offseason under new defensive coordinator Chris Marve. Supporters reacted to the positive performance metrics on social media, noting improvements on both the offensive and defensive lines.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 in the opening week of the 2026 season.
•Pro Football Network graded the Colorado defensive line at 95.5 for week one.
•Chris Marve joined the Colorado staff as defensive coordinator for the 2026 season.
•Deion Sanders holds a 16-21 overall record through his first three seasons in Boulder.

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What they're saying

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Deion Sanders’ journey at Colorado has been full of ups and downs. While he started the head coaching gig in Boulder with an extreme high, with back-to-back wins in the first three weeks, his success was limited as the Buffaloes ended the season with an overall record of 4-8.
— Yahoo Sports

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