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Haynes King's Late 45-Yard TD Lifts Georgia Tech Over Colorado in Opener

Georgia Tech's ground dominance highlighted Colorado's early-season reset under a new quarterback.

Overview

  • King rushed for 156 yards with three touchdowns and added 143 passing yards as the Yellow Jackets controlled the game on the ground.
  • Georgia Tech outgained Colorado 463-305, including a 320-146 advantage in rushing yards that drove the second-half turnaround.
  • Colorado starter Kaidon Salter finished 17-of-28 for 159 yards with a touchdown and ran for 43 yards and a score in his debut; freshman Julian “JuJu” Lewis did not play.
  • The Buffaloes reached midfield on the final possession but never used two remaining timeouts, ending with an incomplete Hail Mary as time expired.
  • Georgia Tech survived two fumbles and an interception on its first three drives, while Colorado turned those takeaways into only seven points, and Deion Sanders later said the team would be fine after missed opportunities.