Welcome to Thursday’s Georgia Tech Sports Roundup!
What an exciting day to be a Georgia Tech fan! The Yellow Jackets have multiple teams ramping up for the 2026 season, and there’s plenty of buzz around Bobby Dodd Stadium as we prepare for primetime football. Let’s dive into all the action happening across Georgia Tech athletics.
🏈 Football: Jackets Ready for Deion Sanders and Colorado
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is HERE! Georgia Tech football returns with a matchup against Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes in what promises to be an electric primetime clash at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The new-look Jackets, featuring two new coordinators, a new starting running back, a new quarterback, and a revamped secondary, will take the field in front of a sold-out crowd tonight at 8pm ET on ESPN.
Tech enters as about a touchdown favorite, and this is a special homecoming for Coach Deion Sanders—his first game back in Atlanta as a head coach since his legendary playing days with the Braves. Colorado also comes in with new coordinators and will start Julian Lewis at quarterback. This is must-see football, folks! You can catch the action on ESPN, 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan, or SiriusXM 161/193.
🏐 Volleyball: Jackets Host Georgia Tech Classic
The Georgia Tech volleyball team is set to host Southern Indiana, Campbell, and Xavier in the Georgia Tech Classic. The Jackets are ready to show their dominance on the court as they kick off the season against quality competition. This is a great opportunity for our squad to make an early statement!
🏃♀️ Cross Country: Women’s XC Kicks Off at Stan Sims Opener
The Georgia Tech women’s cross country team begins their 2026 season at the Stan Sims Opener. Our harriers are ready to hit the course and chase excellence! This is always an exciting time of year as our runners look to build momentum for the ACC and postseason campaigns ahead.
🏈 NFL: 11 Tech Alumni Make 2026 Opening Day Rosters
Eleven Georgia Tech alumni made it onto initial NFL rosters for the upcoming season. From the gridiron of Bobby Dodd to the bright lights of the NFL—our Yellow Jackets continue to make their mark at the highest level of professional football. That’s something every Tech fan can be proud of!
📰 Other Notable News
- Former Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King is making waves in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers.
- Colorado lost a major piece before the season even started—could that be to our advantage tonight?
- Fans looking to secure their spots can browse the 26-27 Tech Ticket Exchange for upcoming games.
The Bottom Line
What a day to be #TogetherWeSwarm! From football under the Friday night lights to volleyball, cross country, and our alumni thriving in the professional ranks—Georgia Tech athletics is firing on all cylinders. Tonight’s game against Colorado is the main event, and we can’t wait to see how our new-look Jackets perform on primetime television. Are you ready for kickoff? Let us know in the comments below who you think will reign supreme tonight, and share your predictions for the season ahead!
Go Jackets! ⚫💛
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