BOULDER, CO – Coach Deion Sanders said all week this might be the “best team we’ve ever assembled” at Colorado. Georgia Tech heard that… and shut it down.
The Yellow Jackets walked into a sold-out Folsom Field Friday night and walked out with a 27-20 statement win — one that showed toughness, resilience, and a whole lot of Haynes King magic.
Haynes King: The Hero in Gold and White
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King put the team on his back in the fourth quarter. With the game tied at 20, he ripped off a 45-yard touchdown run with just over a minute left, sealing the Jackets’ first win of 2025 in style.
King was unstoppable all night, throwing for 143 yards while rushing 19 times for a career-high 156 yards and three touchdowns. Colorado had no answer for his legs, and when the game was on the line, he delivered the dagger.
Setting the Tone Early (Even After Mistakes)
Let’s be real — Tech didn’t exactly start perfect. Three turnovers in the first three possessions gave Colorado life, but here’s the difference: the Buffs only turned that into one touchdown. From there, Georgia Tech’s defense settled in and kept Kaidon Salter’s new-look Colorado offense under control.
By halftime, the Jackets had 279 total yards to Colorado’s 119, owning the line of scrimmage and proving they could move the ball at will.
Owning the Trenches
The Jackets’ ground game was the story. Georgia Tech racked up 320 rushing yards behind King and a relentless offensive line. Drive after drive, Tech chewed clock, wore down Colorado’s defense, and built momentum.
Defensively, Brent Key’s team bent but didn’t break, holding Colorado to field goals in key moments and stuffing their run game when it mattered most.
Coach Key’s Signature Win
For Brent Key, this was more than just a Week 1 victory. It was proof that his Yellow Jackets can go toe-to-toe with one of the most hyped programs in college football — on the road, in prime time, against a Hall of Fame legend on the opposite sideline.
Remember, this was the first-ever meeting between Colorado and Georgia Tech since the two schools split the 1990 national championship. And once again, the Jackets came out on top.
Final Score: Georgia Tech 27, Colorado 20
Colorado’s final Hail Mary pass fell incomplete as the Jackets’ defense stood tall. The Buffs may have the glitz and the headlines, but the Jackets have the grit — and that grit just produced a season-opening upset.
The Bottom Line
Georgia Tech just silenced the hype machine in Boulder. With King leading the way, the Jackets proved they can run through defenses, control tempo, and win in hostile environments.
This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement: Georgia Tech football is back, and the ACC better be ready.
👉 Jackets fans, what did you think of Haynes King’s performance? Is this the start of a special season for Georgia Tech? Drop your thoughts below and let’s celebrate this huge win in Boulder!