Overview
- Colorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 on Thursday night when Boo Carter blocked Aidan Birr’s 45-yard attempt as time expired, sealing a dramatic road win at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
- Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis led a 75-yard, eight-play drive capped by a 20-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams with 37–42 seconds left and finished 14-of-27 for 124 yards and a touchdown.
- Colorado’s special teams were inconsistent all game, giving up a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, shanking a punt, and having an earlier field goal blocked before Carter delivered the game-ending play.
- Georgia Tech starter Alberto Mendoza completed 17-of-23 passes for 237 yards and produced a 42-yard strike to Dalen Penson that set up the final field-goal try, showing promise despite the loss.
- The win supplies early momentum for Sanders and validates Colorado’s run-heavy offensive shift, but both teams face quick turnarounds next week and must address special teams and consistency before their Sept. 12 games.