Georgia Tech opens season against Colorado

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Georgia Tech opens season against Colorado

Tech squared off against Colorado on Thursday for the first game of the season. The final score came down to a field goal. Tech had a chance to win it with a 45-yard field-goal attempt from Aidan Birr. But Colorado's defense got inside, and cornerback Boo Carter was able to block the attempt.

Colorado defensive back Boo Carter (6) blocks a field goal attempt by Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr (33) on the final play of their NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Colorado won 14-13. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Christian Garrett (55), Shymeik Jones (96) and Savion Riley (13) cannot block as Colorado kicker Daniel Gerlach (38) kicks the extra point to take the lead against Georgia Tech in the second half of their NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Colorado won 14-13. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) greets a Colorado staff member after Georgia Tech’s 14-13 loss to Colorado in their NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders talks to Colorado players during the second half against Georgia Tech in their NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Colorado won 14-13. Jason Getz/AJC)

Colorado defensive back Boo Carter (6) celebrates with Colorado cornerback Cree Thomas (20) after Carter blocked a field goal attempt by Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr (not pictured) on the final play of their NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Colorado won 14-13. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Shymeik Jones (96) reacts after sacking Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis (10) during the first half in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr (33) kicks a field goal during the first half against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) rolls out of the pocket during the first half against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) attempts a pass during the first half against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. (86) runs after a catch against Colorado defenders during the first half in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Rahkeem Smith (3) celebrates his kickoff returned for a touchdown with a teammate during the first half against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford (44) tackles Colorado running back DeKalon Taylor (20) for a short gain to stop a fourth and goal attempt for Colorado during the first half in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Rahkeem Smith (3) returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) runs for yards during the first half against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Rahkeem Smith (3) returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

A Georgia Tech cheerleader waves the GT flag after a Georgia Tech touchdown during their game against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech runs onto the field before their game against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Fireworks go off as Georgia Tech runs onto the field before their game against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech cheerleaders walk down Yellow Jacket Alley prior to an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key walks with his daughter Harper down Yellow Jacket Alley prior to an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech football players walk down Yellow Jacket Alley prior to an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key greets a fans as he walks with his daughter Harper down Yellow Jacket Alley prior to an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza reacts after meeting a family member as Georgia Tech football players walk down Yellow Jacket Alley prior to an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Jason Getz/AJC)

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Colorado defensive back Boo Carter (6) blocks a field goal attempt by Georgia Tech kicker Aidan Birr (33) on the final play of their NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Colorado won 14-13. Jason Getz/AJC)

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