Total Yards
Colorado305
Georgia Tech463
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Georgia Tech at Colorado
Aug 30, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
27 - 20
GTC
Home
Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Colorado159
Georgia Tech143
Rushing Yards
Colorado146
Georgia Tech320
Turnovers
Colorado0
Georgia Tech3
Game Conditions
ConditionRain Shower
Temperature62°F
Wind4 mph SW
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
Colorado win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 125
+29.6%
Kaidon Salter run for 7 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK)
Georgia Tech possession • 3 & 5
Play 110
-29.6%
Haynes King run for 17 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK)
Georgia Tech possession • 1 & 10
Play 143
-28.2%
Haynes King run for 45 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK)
Georgia Tech possession • 2 & 6
Play 59
-21.8%
Haynes King run for 4 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK)
Georgia Tech possession • 3 & 2
Play 139
-15.1%
Haynes King run for 5 yds to the GT 44
Georgia Tech possession • 1 & 10
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.41
Postgame Win Probability
Colorado: 19.4%
Georgia Tech: 80.6%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Georgia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado27:37
Georgia Tech32:23
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Georgia Tech holds off Colorado 27-20
Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 463-305 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 27-20. Kaidon Salter pass complete to Dekalon Taylor for 8 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) came with 12:08 left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 463 total yards, 320 rushing yards, and 143 passing yards. Colorado finished with 305 total yards, including 146 on the ground and 159 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-0, Georgia Tech led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Haynes King run for 45 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kaidon Salter pass complete to Dekalon Taylor for 8 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Haynes King run for 4 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK) (Georgia Tech led 10-7 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Aidan Birr 32 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 3-7 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Alejandro Mata 42 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 10-10 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Aidan Birr 43 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 13-10 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Alejandro Mata 29 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 13-13 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-20
Georgia Tech defeated Colorado.
Total yards
463-305
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
320
Georgia Tech averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
143
Georgia Tech averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Colorado's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
3-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 305 | 463 |
| Passing Yards | 159 | 143 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 320 |
| First Downs | 19 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 8-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-29 | 13-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 27:37 | 32:23 |