Georgia Tech Overcomes Three Turnovers to Secure 27-20 Victory Over Colorado in Season Opener

Boulder, CO – The Colorado Buffaloes opened their 2025 college football season with a 27-20 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Friday, August 29, at Folsom Field. The game saw Georgia Tech overcome significant early setbacks, including three turnovers in their first three possessions. This outcome marks a challenging start for Coach Deion Sanders' team in what is anticipated to be a transitional year.

Despite Georgia Tech's early struggles, which included three fumbles and an interception, Colorado was unable to fully capitalize on these opportunities. As observed in a social media post by "Farzad," the Buffaloes held a narrow 10-7 lead with 4:22 left in the second quarter, highlighting the Yellow Jackets' resilience in limiting the damage. Colorado only managed one touchdown from these early turnovers, an 8-yard pass from new quarterback Kaidon Salter.

Georgia Tech's offense, led by quarterback Haynes King, steadily gained momentum, ultimately outgaining Colorado with 463 total yards, including 320 rushing yards. King proved pivotal, scoring all three of Georgia Tech's touchdowns, including the decisive 45-yard rushing touchdown with just over a minute remaining. Salter, who completed 17 of 28 passes for 159 yards, also contributed a 7-yard rushing touchdown to tie the game at 20-20 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.

This game marked Coach Deion Sanders' first without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, and two-way star Travis Hunter, who have all moved on to the NFL. The critical sentiment expressed in the tweet, stating "> Sanders is a fraud," reflects the high expectations and scrutiny surrounding his tenure, especially after the departure of his cornerstone players. Sanders has publicly stated his belief that his current team is "better than before," aiming for a more physical and balanced approach.

Colorado's performance revealed a team still adapting to a new offensive identity, emphasizing a stronger ground game and offensive line play, a shift from their pass-heavy strategy of previous seasons. While the Buffaloes showed moments of defensive strength, they struggled to contain Georgia Tech's rushing attack. This early season defeat underscores the challenges ahead as Sanders works to solidify his program's "Phase 2" and prove his vision without the star power of his former players.