Georgia Tech prepares for season opener against Colorado on September 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Georgia Tech will host Colorado in their season opener on September 3, completing a home-and-home series. Last year, Georgia Tech won the first matchup 27-20 in Boulder. Both teams feature significant changes, with Georgia Tech introducing a new offensive coordinator, George Godsey, and starting quarterback, Alberto Mendoza. Colorado's Julian Lewis, who previously played sparingly, will start under new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion. Colorado enters the season with predictions of 3-4 wins in the Big 12 after rebuilding its roster with numerous transfers.
- •Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 in last year's matchup.
- •Alberto Mendoza takes over as Georgia Tech's starting quarterback.
- •Julian Lewis starts for Colorado after limited play in 2025.
- •Colorado has brought in 43 new players from the transfer portal.
- •Predictions suggest Colorado may finish with 3-4 wins in the Big 12.
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