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Week 1 •
Folsom Field

Georgia Tech27 @FINAL 20Colorado

0-0 ACC Power rating: 11.7
0-0 Big 12 Power rating: 0.0

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
GT -4.0
PM Implied
GT -3.3
Blue Chip model
GT -6.9
Edge
-2.9GT
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◂ favors GTfavors COLO ▸Market: GT -4.0
‹ 11.7 GT
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1 GT1 COLO2 GT2 COLO3 GT3 COLOModel: GT -6.9

Betting information

Spread
GT -4.0
Total
55.5
Odds implied score
GT 29.8 – 25.8 COLO
Prediction markets
GT 63% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026

Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27–20 in a one-score game. Georgia Tech covered by 3.0; Game went Under by 8.5. The market closed at Georgia Tech -4.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Georgia Tech -6.9, an edge of 2.9 points toward Georgia Tech.

What are the key factors for Georgia Tech vs Colorado?

Georgia Tech

Turnover Issues Early

Georgia Tech committed three turnovers (two fumbles, one interception) on their first three possessions, a stark contrast to their 10 total turnovers in the entire previous season. This sloppiness nearly cost them the game and is a major area for improvement.

Dominant Rushing Attack

The Yellow Jackets rushed for 320 yards, led by quarterback Haynes King's 156 yards and three touchdowns. This ground game was the key difference-maker, especially on the game-winning drive where King carried four times for 45 yards.

Haynes King's Heroics

King finished with 156 rushing yards and three TDs, plus 143 passing yards. He settled the offense after the early turnovers and delivered a 45-yard game-winning touchdown run with 1:07 left, drawing praise from Colorado's coach as a Heisman candidate.

Defensive Stand at the End

Georgia Tech's defense held Colorado to a Hail Mary attempt that was batted down in the end zone, securing the win. They limited the Buffaloes to 305 total yards and forced a key stop after Colorado tied the game.

Historic Road Win

This was Georgia Tech's first regular-season victory in the Mountain time zone since 1978 (at Air Force). The win provides momentum as they prepare to host Gardner-Webb on Sept. 6.

What were the weather conditions for Georgia Tech vs Colorado?

At kickoff, conditions at Folsom Field were Overcast, 59°F with winds of 2 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Georgia Tech travels 1,230 miles to this game, a significant road trip.

That is a westward shift of 2 time zones, the one travel pattern Blue Chip has measured as carrying a consistent price: about 0.9 points, with the distance burden already inside it.

Georgia Tech won by 7 in a one-score game.

Georgia Tech covered the spread.

The total went Under by 8.5 points.

How do Georgia Tech and Colorado compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Georgia Tech (11.7) over Colorado (0.0) by 11.7 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Colorado faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Colorado brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.9). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Georgia Tech and Colorado?

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Model & Methodology

Georgia Tech won and Georgia Tech covered the spread.

Conditions

as of August 30, 2025 Game-time

Overcast

59°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity71%
Wind2 mph SSW
Gusts2 mph
Wind map for Georgia Tech at Colorado: aerial view of Folsom Field, wind from the SSW at 1.6 mph, gusting to 2.2 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 1
Kickoff (local)
06:00 PM MDT
Venue
Folsom Field
Capacity
50,183
Elevation
5,400 ft
Surface
Grass

Travel and rest

Georgia TechAway ColoradoHome
This week1,230 miles0 miles
Last weekBye weekBye week
Season total1,230 miles0 miles
Body clock20:0018:00
RestSeason openerSeason opener

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