Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27–20 in a one-score game. Georgia Tech covered by 3.0; Game went Under by 8.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Folsom Field were Overcast, 59.0°F, Feels Like 59.9°F with winds of 1.6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia Tech travels 1,230 miles to this game, a significant road trip.
Georgia Tech arrives with a 2-hour body clock disadvantage.
Georgia Tech won by 7 in a one-score game.
Georgia Tech covered the spread.
The total went Under by 8.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour 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: 2.6). 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.
Georgia Tech won and Georgia Tech covered the spread.
