Deion Sanders prepares Colorado for season opener against Georgia Tech

The Colorado Buffaloes open their 2026 season on Thursday with a road game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders addressed the media Monday, noting the absence of former Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King. During the 2025 season opener, King led the Yellow Jackets to a 27-20 win over Colorado, recording 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns. King has since joined the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. Sanders expressed relief that the quarterback is no longer on the Georgia Tech roster as his team looks to improve upon last year's result. The upcoming game marks the first test for Colorado as the program seeks a different outcome than their previous encounter with the Yellow Jackets.

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