Thursday, September 3
Atlanta, Ga.
6 p.m.
Colorado
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at
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Georgia Tech
DeAndre Moore
Late TD, Boo Block, Gives Buffs Thrilling Win At Georgia Tech
September 03, 2026 | Football
ATLANTA - Colorado engineered a late scoring drive, and a Boo Carter blocked field goal attempt allowed the Buffaloes to claim a thrilling win over Georgia Tech Thursday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Colorado trailed 13-7 with under two minutes left when quarterback Julian Lewis led the Buffaloes on an 8-play, 75-yard drive capped off by a 20-yard touchdown throw to Charlie Williams.
Georgia Tech quickly got back into position for a potential game-winning 45-yard field goal, but Aidan Birr's attempt was blocked by Carter to clinch the win.
"I never flinched, man," head coach Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders said. "I told several people on the sideline we're going to make it very, very interesting, but we're going to win this game. That's just the faith I have in these young men and the coaching staff"
Junior defensive lineman Lamont Lester Jr. put on an impressive defensive performance in his Buffaloes debut, boasting three sacks across the first three quarters. It is the most sacks by a CU player in their debut as a Buff since 2003, and the first time since 2020. The dominant CU defense held Georgia Tech to just 5 of 13 on third down conversions and caused three fumbles.
The Buffaloes' offense put their rushing ability on display with 183 rushing yards, the second most under coach Prime, led by running backs Damian Henderson II and Micah Welch, who had 65 and 58 rushing yards, respectively. .
Up Next
Colorado will take to Folsom Field for its home opener against Weber State on Saturday Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Colorado trailed 13-7 with under two minutes left when quarterback Julian Lewis led the Buffaloes on an 8-play, 75-yard drive capped off by a 20-yard touchdown throw to Charlie Williams.
Georgia Tech quickly got back into position for a potential game-winning 45-yard field goal, but Aidan Birr's attempt was blocked by Carter to clinch the win.
"I never flinched, man," head coach Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders said. "I told several people on the sideline we're going to make it very, very interesting, but we're going to win this game. That's just the faith I have in these young men and the coaching staff"
Junior defensive lineman Lamont Lester Jr. put on an impressive defensive performance in his Buffaloes debut, boasting three sacks across the first three quarters. It is the most sacks by a CU player in their debut as a Buff since 2003, and the first time since 2020. The dominant CU defense held Georgia Tech to just 5 of 13 on third down conversions and caused three fumbles.
The Buffaloes' offense put their rushing ability on display with 183 rushing yards, the second most under coach Prime, led by running backs Damian Henderson II and Micah Welch, who had 65 and 58 rushing yards, respectively. .
Up Next
Colorado will take to Folsom Field for its home opener against Weber State on Saturday Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m.
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