Colorado opens season as 6.5-point underdog against Georgia Tech in Atlanta

In the opening week of the 2026 college football season, Colorado travels to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Buffaloes, led by Deion Sanders in his fourth season, come off a 3-9 campaign and are listed as 6.5-point underdogs. Sanders has assembled a sizable transfer haul, highlighted by returning quarterback Julian Lewis and a group of promising receivers and Power-4 linemen, though the defense remains a work in progress.

Georgia Tech will start rookie quarterback Alberto Mendoza after moving on from Haynes King, but the Yellow Jackets also lose both coordinators, raising questions about offensive continuity. Both programs are undergoing significant roster changes, and the betting line reflects uncertainty about how quickly the new pieces will gel. Analysts suggest that if Colorado’s newcomers find chemistry, the team could exceed expectations, while Georgia Tech may struggle without its previous offensive leadership.