- Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Line: Yellow Jackets favored by 6.5 points
- Total Points: 50.5
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, coming off a 9-4 season, will host the Colorado Buffaloes, who finished with a disappointing 3-9 record, at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The Buffaloes enter this contest as 6.5-point underdogs according to the bookmakers, with the total set at 50.5 points.
Last season, the Colorado Buffaloes concluded their campaign with a 3-9 record. In their final outing, they faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats, suffering a 24-14 defeat. In that match, the Buffaloes ran 72 offensive plays and accumulated 323 total yards. They had a rushing performance of 47 attempts for 151 yards, averaging 3.2 yards per carry. Defensively, Colorado allowed 206 yards on the ground across 43 carries, giving up an average of 4.8 yards per rush. In the passing game, they conceded 10 completions on 17 attempts, totaling 115 yards with a completion percentage of 58.8%.
During the previous season, the Buffaloes generated 3,941 total yards. They recorded 17 touchdowns through the air and another 16 on the ground, while turning the ball over 17 times. Colorado notched 208 first downs and incurred 68 penalties for a total of 599 yards. On average, they managed 125.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 104th nationally. In terms of offensive scoring, they averaged 20.9 points per game.
Defensively, the Buffaloes struggled, ranking 112th nationally by allowing an average of 30.5 points per game. They faced a robust running game, conceding 5.2 yards per attempt and 222.5 rushing yards per matchup. Overall, they allowed a staggering 2,670 rushing yards throughout the season. In the passing game, the Buffaloes let up 2,438 yards, finishing 26th in the nation for pass defense, averaging 203.2 yards allowed per game and maintaining a completion percentage against of 55.4%. Their total yards allowed per game stood at 425.7, which ranked them 123rd in college football, yielding 18 touchdowns through the air and 25 on the ground.
The Yellow Jackets concluded their previous season with a solid 9-4 record. In their last appearance, they faced a narrow defeat against the BYU Cougars, ending the game at 25-21. Georgia Tech compiled a total of 401 yards and ran 68 offensive plays, averaging 5.9 yards per play. On the ground, they recorded 131 yards on 28 attempts, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Defensively, Georgia Tech allowed 100 rushing yards on 24 attempts, averaging 4.2 yards per rush, while their pass defense struggled, permitting 325 yards on 27 completions out of 39 attempts, yielding a completion rate of 69.2%.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets delivered an impressive offensive performance, averaging 460.0 yards per game, which placed them 11th in the nation. They incurred a total of 614 yards in penalties across 78 infractions, ranking them 65th in D-1 football. They averaged 197.5 rushing yards per game, achieving a total of 2,568 rushing yards. Despite 7 interceptions and letting opponents recover 8 fumbles, they managed to accumulate 306 first downs. In terms of scoring, Georgia Tech ranked 26th nationally, averaging 32.2 points per game. They also amassed 3,413 passing yards, with an average of 262.5 yards through the air, positioning them 31st in the country.
On the defensive side, Georgia Tech allowed a total of 2,132 rushing yards (164.0 yards per game) and 21 rushing touchdowns last season. They also conceded 20 touchdown passes and allowed 235.2 passing yards per game, placing them 98th in Division 1. In total points conceded, they allowed 325 throughout the season. The Yellow Jackets defense recorded 5 fumbles and intercepted 4 passes over the course of the season, participating in a total of 874 plays, which ranked them 88th in Division 1. They allowed an average of 25.0 points per game, which had them placing 69th in the national standings.
What will the outcome be in this exciting Buffaloes/Yellow Jackets college football clash?
Prediction: Choose the Buffaloes +6.5
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