Greg McElroy Predicts Winner of Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Game

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Built with Stability

Head coach Brent Key has shaped Georgia Tech into a program defined by roster consistency and player development. The Yellow Jackets return experience across the offensive line and on defense, creating continuity that McElroy said could be decisive.

Defensively, Georgia Tech will look to contain Colorado’s speed and playmaking ability. With veteran leadership, the Yellow Jackets are expected to match up well against the Buffaloes’ offensive weapons.

The Jackets ended last season with a bowl appearance and enter 2025 with momentum. A win on the road would reinforce their development-first model and secure their place in the ACC conversation.

Colorado Seeking Another Statement

McElroy started the conversation with an upbeat look at the Coach Prime era at Colorado.

"If you look at Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, they have been pretty dang impressive over the last two years," McElroy said.

The era in Boulder has centered on rapid change and bold roster moves. Once again, Colorado has rebuilt with high-profile transfers and recruits, generating widespread attention. Still, questions remain about whether the Buffaloes can succeed without stars Hunter, a two-way player who won the Heisman Trophy, and Sanders, a quarterback named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.

Colorado has shown flashes of explosive play, but now faces the challenge of maintaining that style against a more established program like Georgia Tech. A victory at home would strengthen Sanders’ case that his unconventional approach can deliver lasting results.

High Stakes for Both Programs

Each team enters the contest with something to prove. Georgia Tech is looking to solidify its reputation as a rising program, while Colorado aims to validate its unique roster-building model. With a packed stadium, national coverage, and two programs with contrasting philosophies, this matchup is set to be one of the most compelling games of the weekend. McElroy finishes with the following pick: "I will take Georgia Tech in this game. I think they'll control the line of scrimmage. I think they'll get a win in a hard-fought battle."