Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Colorado Buffaloes 27–20 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27, Colorado Buffaloes 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	12	6	6	27
Colorado Buffaloes	6	3	3	6	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 142.0 yds · +0.14 EPA/play +2.90 EPA
• Kaidon Salter (Colorado) — 169.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Joseph Williams (Colorado) — 0.0 yds · -0.78 EPA/play -0.78 EPA

Rushing

• Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 156.0 yds · 3 TD +0.50 EPA
• Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech) — 65.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Kaidon Salter (Colorado) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Dekalon Taylor (Colorado) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Dre'lon Miller (Colorado) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Eric Rivers (Georgia Tech) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Haynes King	Georgia Tech	21	61.9%	142	0	+0.14	+2.90
Kaidon Salter	Colorado	29	58.6%	169	1	-0.02	-0.55
Joseph Williams	Colorado	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.78	-0.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Tech	Colorado
Plays	68	59
EPA / play	+0.149	+0.025
Total EPA	+10.14	+1.47
Success rate	58.8%	39.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.138	-0.044
Rush EPA / play	+0.154	+0.097
Yards	462	311

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Tech	3	9	-8.66	Fumble
Q1	Colorado	5	36	+3.19	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	4	27	-3.71	Fumble
Q1	Colorado	3	0	-3.58	Punt
Q1	Georgia Tech	5	38	+3.34	Ended
Q1	Colorado	3	15	-0.57	Punt
Q1	Georgia Tech	12	79	+3.43	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	4	3	-3.71	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	10	75	+4.50	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	7	62	+1.84	Ended
Q2	Colorado	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Georgia Tech	8	49	-0.87	Field goal
Q3	Colorado	4	30	-0.43	Punt
Q3	Georgia Tech	6	19	-1.25	Punt
Q3	Colorado	7	39	-0.31	Field goal
Q3	Georgia Tech	11	76	+8.35	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Fumble (-6.07 EPA)
2. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Fumble (-5.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+5.38 EPA)
4. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Fumble (-4.01 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Kaidon Salter rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.39 EPA)
6. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+3.3 EPA)
7. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Kaidon Salter pass to Omarion Miller for 39 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.94 EPA)
8. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Kaidon Salter pass to Dekalon Taylor for a touchdown (8 yards) (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (27–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 142.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Georgia Tech at 0.149 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27, Colorado Buffaloes 20 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 27–20.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754375.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Haynes King (Georgia Tech) led passers with 142.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.