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Thu, Sep 3 · ESPN
FINAL
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| GT | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
Updated Sep 8, 3:29 AM EDT
| COLO | Statistic | GT |
|---|---|---|
| 307 | Total yards | 288 |
| 124 | Net passing yards | 237 |
| 183 | Rushing yards | 51 |
| 21 | First downs | 17 |
| 7-17 | Third downs | 5-13 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 34:09 | Possession | 25:51 |
| 6-60 | Penalties | 9-49 |
| COLO | Statistic | GT |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | Fourth downs | 0-0 |
| 14-27 | Passing | 17-24 |
| 4.6 | Yards per pass | 9.9 |
| 49 | Rushing attempts | 30 |
| 3.7 | Yards per rush | 1.7 |
| 0 | Fumbles Lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Passes Deflected | 3 |
| 2 | Qb Hurries | 1 |
| 3 | Sacks | 1 |
| 30 | Tackles | 38 |
| 0 | Defensive TDs | 1 |
| 8 | Tackles For Loss | 6 |
| 2 | Total Fumbles | 3 |
| 1 | Fumbles Recovered |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Lewis | 14/27 | 124 | 1 | 0 |
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Colorado’s trip to Bobby Dodd Stadium matters because both programs are introducing a new offensive direction while asking an unsettled quarterback picture to hold together a rebuilt roster. The Buffaloes installed Brennan Marion’s up-tempo Go-Go system in the spring, but they have not named an opener starter: Julian Lewis brings the stronger recent Colorado production, while transfer Isaac Wilson offers prior Power Four starting experience. Georgia Tech appears further along. Brent Key identified Indiana transfer Alberto Mendoza as the leader after spring and later praised his processing, accuracy and command at the line.
The decisive matchup is Colorado’s reworked offensive line against a Georgia Tech front assembled to get stouter against the run. Veteran center Demetrius Hunter gives the Buffaloes an experienced communicator, but Jordan Seaton’s departure leaves the tackle plan without its established cornerstone. Tech countered its own defensive-line turnover by adding Vincent Carroll-Jackson, Noah Carter and other sizable transfers; Carroll-Jackson started 11 games for UConn last season. If that group disrupts Colorado’s backfield movement without extra help, Lewis or Wilson will have to create answers before the new system finds its rhythm.
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| 2 | Kicking Points | 7 |
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| 1 | Kick Returns | 2 |
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| 0 | Kick Return TDs | 1 |
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| 12 | Kick Return Yards | 130 |
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| 1 | Passing TDs | 0 |
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| 2 | Punt Returns | 1 |
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| 0 | Punt Return TDs | 0 |
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| 7 | Punt Return Yards | -10 |
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| 1 | Rushing TDs | 0 |
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Colorado can control the game by using tempo and varied backfield alignments to keep Tech’s rebuilt front from substituting or settling, then leaning on Hunter’s communication to avoid the assignment errors that kill fast possessions. The Buffaloes also need their coverage-versatile secondary to stay disciplined long enough to force Mendoza into obvious passing downs. Georgia Tech’s cleaner path is to make Malachi Hosley the early engine and use Justice Haynes if his workload is cleared, shortening the game while Mendoza settles in. Sustained rushing success would also keep Colorado’s new offense watching instead of dictating pace.
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