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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Colorado Buffaloes Recap - Yellow Jackets Win 27-20

Colorado was unable to contain Haynes King on Friday and the result was a 27-20 Week 1 loss against the Yellow Jackets.

Georgia Tech won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 49.5.

Haynes King rushed for 156 yards, while Jamal Haynes added 65 yards in the win. Bailey Stockton and Jamal Haynes added 48 and 27 receiving yards respectively.

Micah Welch rushed for 64 yards for Colorado, while Kaidon Salter added 43 yards. Kaidon Salter threw for 159 yards for the Buffaloes, while receivers Omarion Miller and Dekalon Taylor had 39 and 38 yards respectively.

Georgia Tech outgained Colorado 463-305 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 27-19 by the Yellow Jackets.

Colorado lost the time of possession battle 32:23-27:37, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Georgia Tech heads into a 2 battle against Gardner-Webb. Colorado, meanwhile, will have their next action against Delaware.