Colorado Buffaloes upset Georgia Tech in season-opening win

The Colorado Buffaloes secured a 14-13 season-opening road victory against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Entering the game as 6.5-point underdogs, Colorado clinched the win following a 75-yard touchdown drive led by Julian Lewis with less than two minutes remaining, followed by a blocked field goal by Boo Carter as time expired.

Head coach Deion Sanders addressed criticisms regarding his team's size and toughness during his postgame press conference. Highlighting the statistical disparity in rushing yards, Sanders noted that Colorado rushed for 183 yards while holding Georgia Tech to just 51 yards.

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key acknowledged that Colorado out-coached his team, specifically noting the impact of Colorado defensive coordinator Chris Marve. Marve's defense prevented Georgia Tech from reaching the end zone through regular play, limiting them to a single touchdown on special teams.