The Colorado Buffaloes just kicked off their 2026 college football season with a truly wild upset victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Thursday night. Seriously, what a game! But honestly, the actual comeback wasn’t even the most talked-about moment after the final whistle.
The Comeback That Set the Stage
Talk about a nail-biter! Colorado was down 13-7 with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Things looked grim, right? But Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis wasn’t having it. He marched his squad down the field on an incredible eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to snag a 14-13 lead. That’s gutsy football, plain and simple. And just when you thought it was over, the defense stepped up, blocking a last-second field goal attempt. They didn’t just win, Deion Sanders’ team *escaped* with that victory, big time.
Deion Sanders: Victory, Then Vile
We all know Deion Sanders. The man is one of the most polarizing personalities in college football, full stop. People either love him or they absolutely ride against him, no matter what he says or does. And that truth hit hard right after this stunning upset. As Sanders walked off the field with his son, Shedeur Sanders, who’s now with the Cleveland Browns after his own Colorado career, some “fan” had to open their mouth. The former NFL star was hit with a classless comment,an abrupt f-bomb,from the stands. You can imagine the scene. Sanders paused, gave a glaring look, then just kept on moving into the tunnel. What a way to celebrate a massive win, huh?
Colorado’s Rollercoaster Ride Continues
This win marks a fresh start for the Buffaloes, who have been on quite the journey under Sanders. His tenure started with a 4-8 season in 2023. Then came the impressive turnaround in 2024, where Colorado finished 9-4 and earned a spot inside the top 25. That was huge! But then, after losing key players like Shedeur Sanders and star wide receiver/corner Travis Hunter to the NFL, 2025 saw a tough step back with a dismal 3-9 campaign. So, for the 2026 season to open on the “right foot” with an upset like this? It’s a statement.
It’s clear Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes are still attracting all the attention, good and bad. Kicking off 2026 with a dramatic comeback win and immediately facing that kind of fan venom just proves that point. You gotta wonder how this early victory, and the ongoing drama, will fuel their momentum going forward. This season just got a whole lot more interesting right out of the gate.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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