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Deion Sanders prepares Colorado for upcoming Georgia Tech football season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:13 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Deion Sanders prepares Colorado for upcoming Georgia Tech football season opener

Summary

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is preparing his team for their season-opening game against Georgia Tech this Thursday. Sanders expressed relief that former Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King is no longer on the roster for the upcoming matchup. King previously recorded 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns against the Buffaloes in a 27-20 win last season. Colorado enters this game looking to improve upon a 3-9 record from the previous year. Georgia Tech will feature Alberto Mendoza at quarterback, a transfer from Indiana who recorded five touchdowns and 286 passing yards last season. Sanders praised Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key for his detailed approach and noted that the game presents a significant challenge for his squad.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado plays Georgia Tech in its first game of the season this Thursday.
•Haynes King recorded 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Colorado last year.
•Alberto Mendoza is set to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech.
•Georgia Tech won the previous meeting between the two schools 27-20.
•Deion Sanders described Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key as a hard-nosed, detailed coach.

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4:13 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Thank God That QB Is Gone’ — Colorado HC Deion Sanders Beyond Grateful For Not Having to Face Former Georgia Tech Fan Favorite Haynes King

What they're saying

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While the NFL regular season is rapidly approaching, college football has already kicked off. While Week 0 is in the books, Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes are still preparing for their first game.
— Yahoo Sports

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