College football’s opening weekend delivers an instant intrigue-maker when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets storm into Boulder to face the Colorado Buffaloes under the Friday night lights (8:00 PM ET, August 29). This isn’t just any season opener—it’s a clash of contrasting identities, as Georgia Tech’s traditionally physical, run-heavy attack collides with a Colorado program eager to prove its resurgence in Year 2 under Deion Sanders. The Buffaloes, riding the momentum of a high-profile offseason and a fanbase starving for a statement win, will look to turn Folsom Field into a cauldron of energy against an ACC foe that thrives on grinding opponents into submission.

The stakes feel higher than Week 1 usually allows. For Georgia Tech, it’s a chance to announce their 2025 intentions by spoiling Colorado’s primetime party, while the Buffaloes have the spotlight—and the home-field advantage—to show their rebuild is ahead of schedule. With both teams entering uncharted territory (Georgia Tech breaking in new playmakers, Colorado aiming to flip last year’s narrow misses into victories), this game won’t just set the tone for their seasons—it’ll reveal which program is ready to embrace the pressure of big-stage football right out of the gate. Buckle up: Friday night in Boulder could be chaotic, electric, and unforgettable.