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Georgia Tech Runs Past Colorado 27-20 on Haynes King’s Late Burst in Opener

Deion Sanders promised corrections following a loss defined by run-defense lapses, late-clock questions.

Overview

  • Haynes King rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns, including the 45-yard go-ahead score with 1:07 remaining at Folsom Field.
  • Georgia Tech outgained Colorado 463-305 and piled up 320 rushing yards on 47 attempts in the 27-20 win.
  • Kaidon Salter started for Colorado and went 17-of-28 for 159 yards and a touchdown, adding 43 rushing yards and a score in an up-and-down debut.
  • Colorado forced three early turnovers but produced only seven points from those takeaways, missing a chance to build a first-half cushion.
  • Colorado finished the game with two unused timeouts on its final drive, drawing criticism of clock management as Sanders expressed optimism and targeted fixes before hosting Delaware on Sept. 6.