Colorado Buffaloes defeat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 14-13: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · NCAAF · Colorado Buffaloes 14, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 13
The Colorado Buffaloes beat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 14-13 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Colorado Buffaloes covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 53, with 27 points combined.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets final score and game recap
The Colorado Buffaloes won by 1 point.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Julian Lewis (Colorado Buffaloes): 14/27 passing for 124 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Micah Welch (Colorado Buffaloes): 15 carries for 58 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Alberto Mendoza (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets): 17/23 passing for 237 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Jordan Allen (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets): 8 catches for 113 yards.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Buffaloes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
The Colorado Buffaloes covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 1 point.
The spread opened at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -7 and closed at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -6.5.
Did Colorado Buffaloes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 27 points combined against a closing total of 53, under by 26.
The total opened at 50.5 and closed at 53.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Colorado Buffaloes at +197 and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at -242. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets a 68% favorite. The Colorado Buffaloes won as the underdog at +197: $197 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Colorado Buffaloes between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 50.5 to 53, and the game went under.
Colorado Buffaloes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Colorado Buffaloes 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Colorado Buffaloes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
Next for the Colorado Buffaloes: the Weber State Wildcats at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: the Tennessee Volunteers at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.