Georgia Tech faces Colorado in college football season opener

Georgia Tech and Colorado prepare to open their 2026 college football seasons on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The Yellow Jackets enter the matchup coming off a 9-4 record last season and a previous 27-20 win over the Buffaloes. Georgia Tech is expected to start transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza, while Colorado begins the season with Julian Lewis as the starting quarterback. The Buffaloes finished last season with the lowest-ranked defense in the Big 12, allowing 425.7 yards per game. SportsLine projections currently favor Georgia Tech with a predicted score of 34-23. The game serves as a highlight for Week 1, which also features a Top 25 clash between No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 24 Louisville on Sunday.

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