In this article we will formulate a Georgia Tech vs Colorado prediction for this College Football game on Thursday, September 3rd at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 1 matchup.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets went 9-4 (6-2) last season and they finished tied for second in the ACC standings with four other teams. Georgia Tech started the season with a 27-20 win over Colorado and they followed that up with a 59-12 win over Gardiner-Webb. The Yellow Jackets started the season with eight straight wins, but picked up their first loss to NC State. Georgia Tech ended up losing three of their last four games in the regular season, before losing to BYU by a score of 25-21 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The Yellow Jackets scored 32.2 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 25.0 points against per game on defense.
This season, Georgia Tech will have Alberto Mendoza at quarterback, who is the brother of Fernando Mendoza from last year’s Indiana team. The Yellow Jackets should have some really solid running backs and the offensive line is talented, but the receivers don’t have much experience. On defense, Georgia Tech is lined up to have a great season on paper. The Yellow Jackets have some good returning production and they had success in the portal.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes were 3-9 (1-8) last year and they finished second to last in the Big 12 standings. Colorado started the season with a tough loss to Georgia Tech, but they bounced back with a 31-7 win over Delaware after that. The Buffaloes were 2-2 through four games, but they lost seven of their last eight for the disappointing finish. Colorado really struggled to score points, as they scored 21 or fewer in six of their last eight games. The Buffaloes scored 20.9 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 30.5 points against per game on defense.
This year, Colorado will have a bunch of transfers, so it will be interesting to see how that works out. The Buffaloes are starting Julian Lewis at quarterback, who played decently well last year for a freshman. He will have plenty of talent at wide receiver to work with, but the running backs and offensive line are two huge question marks. On defense, Colorado was one of the worst units in the nation last year, but there’s a good chance all 11 starters will be transfers.
Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win
- Colorado has lost each of its last six road games.
- Georgia Tech has won 10 of its last 11 games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
- Colorado has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of Colorado’s last five games.
- Georgia Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last nine home games against non-conference opponents.
- Georgia Tech has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Colorado has won five of its last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Georgia Tech has lost four of its last five games.
- Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of Colorado’s last four games.
- Colorado has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgia Tech’s last six September home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Colorado’s last seven road openers have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Tech ranked 11th among FBS teams for yards per game last season (460.0).
- Georgia Tech ranked 13th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game last season (9.5).
- Colorado ranked 135th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game last season (222.5).
- Colorado ranked 129th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game last season (10.6).
Georgia Tech vs Colorado Prediction
These two teams played in the opener last season, with Georgia Tech winning by seven points on the road. The Yellow Jackets will have home field advantage in this one, but I am not sure what to expect from Mendoza. Colorado has a bunch of transfers that may or may not work, but Lewis should be even better this year at the quarterback spot. I don’t think the Colorado defense will be much better at the beginning of this season, so I think we are going to see plenty of points. Take the over here.