Georgia Tech defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas faces criticism before Colorado rematch

Georgia Tech defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas faces social media scrutiny ahead of Thursday night's home game against Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Thomas, who played for the Buffaloes under head coach Deion Sanders before entering the transfer portal, posted a message on Instagram stating he wanted revenge against his former team. Colorado supporters responded by questioning his motivation, noting that he was part of the Buffaloes roster during last season's 27-20 loss to Georgia Tech. The fifth-year senior joined the Yellow Jackets in January 2026 after previous stops at Louisville and Colorado. While some fans speculated that the comment stemmed from his departure from the program, others highlighted his performance history in Boulder. Thomas now has the opportunity to address the situation on the field during the non-conference matchup.

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