Colorado upsets Tech 14-13 on blocked field goal
A sloppy game goes Deion’s way
In a heartbreaking 14-13 loss to Colorado, Georgia Tech's season began on a sour note. Despite having a quarterback in Alberto Mendoza, who completed 17 of his 23 passes for 237 yards, Tech struggled throughout the game. The team's offensive struggles were evident, as they only managed 51 net rushing yards and 76 total plays compared to Colorado's 183 rushing yards and 76 total plays.
A major turning point came late in the game when Mendoza connected with Dalen Penson for a 42-yard touchdown, putting Tech in field goal range. However, Aidan Birr's 45-yard field goal attempt was blocked before it could hit the uprights, sealing the defeat. Tech's line of scrimmage issues, poor kicking performance, mental errors, and questionable playcalling all contributed to their 0-1 start. The only bright spot was Rahkeem Smith's 100-yard kickoff return, which tied the game at 7-7 in the second quarter.
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