Colorado football opens its 2026 season on the road against the ACC's Georgia Tech. The two programs met last year to start the season, with the Yellow Jackets taking the game late in Boulder. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are hoping for a different outcome in 2026, with plenty of changes around the program, including offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and 40-plus transfers across the roster.
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. MT, with a sellout crowd expected at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
CU redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Lewis will lead the Buffs Thursday evening, returning to the state where he was a high school star and became a five-star recruit. He'll be surrounded by an elite
group of skill players, including Texas transfer wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr., Danny Scudero, Kam Perry and Joseph Williams.
Chris Marve will debut as Colorado's defensive coordinator, with a revamped, entirely new starting defense. Deion Sanders is vying for his third season-opening win in four seasons with the Buffs, with last year's loss to Georgia Tech the only blemish.
Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and instant breakdowns as the Buffaloes take on the Yellow Jackets in an intriguing nonconference matchup.
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How to watch Colorado vs. Georgia Tech: TV channel, streaming info
08:01 AM ET, September 3 2026, Charlie Strella- Colorado vs. Georgia Tech airs live on ESPN and will stream on Fubo and the ESPN app. Fubo offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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