Colorado Buffaloes Face Georgia Tech in Season Opener

Deion Sanders is set to lead the Colorado Buffaloes in their season opener against Georgia Tech on Thursday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. After a challenging 3-9 season, Sanders aims for a stronger performance this year.

Georgia Tech, which finished last season with a 9-4 record, will feature star running back Justice Haynes and quarterback Alberto Mendoza. Colorado will start Julian Lewis, a former top-50 recruit, at quarterback. In their previous matchup, Georgia Tech secured a 27-20 victory in Boulder.

Kicking off at 8 p.m. ET, Georgia Tech is favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under set at 50.5 points. SportsLine's model predicts the total will exceed this mark, reflecting concerns about both teams' defenses. The model has successfully simulated the game 10,000 times, providing insights into potential betting strategies.