Colorado vs Georgia Tech Picks and Predictions for Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 08/31/2026, 10:41 PM ET

Colorado vs Georgia Tech Game Information

The Colorado Buffaloes will be on the road Thursday night with a game in Bobby Dodd Stadium at 8:00 PM against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Colorado comes into 2026 after an abysmal 3-win campaign a year ago. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets open the year Thursday night looking to repeat last year's success. Georgia Tech won 9 games last year before an eventual loss in the Pop-Tart Bowl to end the year. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

Colorado Preview

Julian Lewis will have the keys to the Colorado offense on opening night heading into his sophomore year. Lewis is a former 5-star recruit and compiled 589 yards and 4 scores across 4 games last year. Michah Welch is the top ball carrier back this season for Colorado after compiling 384 yards and 4 scores on 96 carries. Joseph Williams is the top target back this year for Colorado after 489 yards and 4 touchdowns on 37 catches last year.

Georgia Tech Preview

Quarterback Haynes King is no longer with the Yellow Jackets, coming in at 2026, and Georgia Tech will hand the reins to Alberto Mendoza this season. Last year, Mendoza compiled 286 yards and 5 scores on 18 completions in a backup role for the national champion Indiana Hoosiers. Malachi Hosley is the top running back returning this season for Georgia Tech after 697 yards and 7 scores on 98 carries a year ago. Jordan Allen is the top receiver back for Georgia Tech this season as the top 3 targets from last year are no longer on the roster. Allen compiled 304 yards and 22 catches in 2025.

Colorado vs Georgia Tech Pick

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will have a huge edge Thursday night at home against a below-average Colorado team. Colorado has a ton of unanswered questions, and the Yellow Jackets will start the game strong on night 1 of the year. Take Georgia Tech to do the job on both sides of the field, leading to an easy blowout win and cover at home against Colorado as the Yellow Jackets begin the year undefeated.

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