Colorado football opens season with 14-13 victory over Georgia Tech
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Colorado Buffaloes began their 2026 season Thursday with a 14-13 victory against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. Trailing by six points late in the fourth quarter, freshman quarterback Julian Lewis connected with tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown pass with 37 seconds remaining to secure the lead. Georgia Tech mounted a final drive to reach field-goal range, but Colorado defensive back Boo Carter blocked a 45-yard attempt by Aidan Birr as time expired. The Buffaloes finished the night with 183 rushing yards while limiting the Yellow Jackets to 51. Head coach Deion Sanders praised his team's resilience following a game that featured special teams miscues and a mid-game challenge to the offensive unit. Colorado is scheduled to host Weber State on September 12.
- •Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 on Thursday night in Atlanta.
- •Julian Lewis threw the winning 20-yard touchdown to Charlie Williams with 37 seconds remaining.
- •Boo Carter preserved the win by blocking a 45-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
- •Colorado rushed for 183 yards compared to 51 rushing yards for Georgia Tech.
- •The Buffaloes play their next game against Weber State on September 12.
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"Deion Sanders is not one to shy away from making his opinions known. The NFL legend has brought a sense of swagger to a Colorado Buffaloes program that was among the worst power conference teams in college football when he showed up in Boulder back in 2023.That confidence was questioned for its effectiveness following Colorado’s […] The post Deion Sanders Calls Out 1 Specific Critique Following Colorado Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes opened their 2026 season with a win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets by the tiniest of margins, 14-13, and with a dramatic last-second field goal block. Quarterback Julian Lewis had a quiet game, with 124 passing yards and one touchdown pass, and a 51.
"Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes stunned college football fans and Georgia Tech in Week 1, pulling off a dramatic 14-13 victory. While the opposing players were forced to accept the surprising defeat on the field, Georgia Tech fans were clearly not prepared for the result.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:54 AM“Pleasant Surprise”: Magic Johnson Responds to Deion Sanders’ Mention of him After Colorado’s Win Over Georgia Tech
Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes opened their 2026 season with a win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets by the tiniest of margins, 14-13, and with a dramatic last-second field goal block. Quarterback Julian Lewis had a quiet game, with 124 passing yards and one touchdown pass, and a 51.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:19 AMDeion Sanders Sends 3-Word Message To Georgia Tech Fan Who Cussed Him Out After Colorado’s 14-13 Week 1 Win
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes stunned college football fans and Georgia Tech in Week 1, pulling off a dramatic 14-13 victory. While the opposing players were forced to accept the surprising defeat on the field, Georgia Tech fans were clearly not prepared for the result.
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Deion Sanders is not one to shy away from making his opinions known. The NFL legend has brought a sense of swagger to a Colorado Buffaloes program that was among the worst power conference teams in college football when he showed up in Boulder back in 2023.That confidence was questioned for its effectiveness following Colorado’s […] The post Deion Sanders Calls Out 1 Specific Critique Following Colorado Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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