College football's marathon opening weekend continues Friday night with more intriguing matchups, including two headline bouts pitting Power Four programs against each other. Among those in action will be coach Deion Sanders' Colorado squad.

The Buffaloes took a giant leap in 2024 during Sanders' second season by going 9-4 behind the play of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Both have departed for the NFL , though, leaving the Buffs with some retooling to do as Sanders seeks to keep the Buffs heading in the right direction. Opening against a gritty Georgia Tech squad makes for a tough first assignment, as the Yellow Jackets enter with ACC dark horse potential behind the veteran leadership of quarterback Haynes King .

The night's other big match

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