Everything to know about Georgia Tech vs Colorado to open 2025 football season

Mark your calendars, Yellow Jacket fans. The 2025 college football season isn’t just kicking off—it’s making a statement. Georgia Tech is set to face the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday, August 29 at 8 p.m. ET, in what promises to be one of the most compelling season openers on the national slate.

A Friday night kickoff. National TV. Haynes King’s final ride. And Coach Prime without his two biggest stars. The storylines are thick, and the stakes are high.

After an 7-win 2024 season that reignited belief on The Flats, Georgia Tech enters 2025 as a legitimate contender for the ACC crown. Quarterback Haynes King, coming off 2,114 passing yards, 14 passing touchdowns to go with another 587 yards on the ground and 11 rushing touchdowns, returns with his most complete offensive cast yet. The Yellow Jackets’ top five receivers and three offensive line starters are back, making this the most experienced group Brent Key has fielded in his tenure.

Standing in the way? A Colorado team still trying to find its identity after a star-studded exodus. With both Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders gone to the NFL, Coach Deion Sanders faces his toughest coaching test yet. The Buffaloes closed 2024 with a 9-4 record. And now, they’ll host Georgia Tech in a fired up Folsom Field with a national audience watching closely.

What makes this game even more intriguing is the rare Friday night primetime slot. This isn’t just a football game—it’s a showcase. For King, for Tech, and for a fanbase that’s been starving for national respect.

Whether you’re traveling to Boulder or tuning in from home, one thing’s for sure: this isn’t just the start of the season—it’s the start of something bigger.

Don’t miss kickoff. Don’t miss history.