Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 4
Colorado Edges Georgia Tech 14-13 as Julian Lewis Caps Upset With Late TD Drive
Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 4

Colorado Edges Georgia Tech 14-13 as Julian Lewis Caps Upset With Late TD Drive

3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 4

Summary

  • A 75-yard touchdown march in the final minute lifted Colorado to a 14-13 season-opening upset, and a blocked Georgia Tech field-goal attempt sealed the one-point win.
  • Julian Lewis, a redshirt freshman making his first opener as starter, rebounded from a 6-for-14, 41-yard first half to finish 14-of-27 for 124 yards and the decisive touchdown.
  • Deion Sanders said he challenged Lewis at halftime in front of the team, then trusted him late with no timeouts as coordinator Brennan Marion called the winning play.
  • The victory gave Colorado its first win since Oct. 11, 2025 and a better start than last season, when the Buffaloes opened with a loss to Georgia Tech and finished 3-9.

Insights

How did a struggling freshman quarterback execute a stunning final drive to save Colorado's season opener?
Will Colorado's ferocious defense continue to deny touchdowns, or was this dramatic victory just a lucky break?
What secret offensive tactics did Brennan Marion deploy to protect his young quarterback from playing hero ball?