As the college football world braced for the much-anticipated showdown at the Horseshoe, Georgia Tech had a near-perfect debut to its 2025 season. In Boulder, Folsom Field witnessed history. With barely 1:07 minutes left and much ground to cover, the star of the night, QB Haynes King, sliced through the Buffs’ defense, rushed 45 yards towards the end zone, and scored his third touchdown of the night. The stadium erupted in cheers. For it would be written down among the best season-openers of this century, and Brent Key couldn’t be prouder of his starting quarterback.
King chipped in 13-for-20 passing, 19 carries, as he notched a career high of 156 yards, and three rushing touchdowns, including the iconic 45-yard run, completing 65% of his passes. Haynes King’s performance has drawn compar