Deion Sanders faces critical season opener against Georgia Tech

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders enters the 2026 season under pressure to improve the Buffaloes' performance following a 3-9 record last year. The team holds a 16-21 overall record during his tenure, and missing a bowl game for the third time in four seasons could impact his future with the program. As the team transitions to redshirt freshman Julian Lewis as the starting quarterback, Sanders has emphasized a win-now approach. The Buffaloes face Georgia Tech in an opening matchup held in Atlanta on Thursday. This game serves as a rematch between the two programs and represents a significant test for the new roster additions and coaching staff updates implemented during the off-season. Athletic director Fernando Lovo will oversee a program that has not recorded a winning season since 2016.

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