Where to watch Colorado vs. Georgia Tech college football for free

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Colorado Buffaloes Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN, which you can stream free on DIRECTV.

Tonight’s matchup: Colorado Buffaloes (3-9 in 2025) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-4 in 2025)

When: Thursday, Sep. 3, 8 p.m. ET

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial)

FuboTV (free trial) and DIRECTV (free trial) both offer ESPN for virtually the same price. Fubo’s “Pro” package costs $88.99, while DIRECTV’s “Entertainment” package is $89.99. Both options offer a free trial and money off the first month of subscription. Your free trial will start once you create an account.

Colorado opens its 2026 season Thursday night with a nationally televised road test against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The matchup reunites two programs that met in last year’s opener, when the Yellow Jackets earned a 27-20 victory in Boulder.

The Buffaloes enter the season looking to rebound after a 3-9 2025 campaign and take a step forward under Deion Sanders. Colorado faces an immediate challenge against a Georgia Tech team that has established itself as a physical opponent under Brent Key and traditionally plays well at home.

Georgia Tech hopes to build on recent momentum and begin the season with another statement win. The Yellow Jackets have developed a balanced offensive approach and will have the advantage of playing in front of a home crowd in one of the opening weekend’s marquee matchups.

For Colorado, the opener provides an opportunity to show progress against an ACC opponent. For Georgia Tech, it’s a first look at life after quarterback Haynes King, who also led the team in rushing yards in 2025. With both programs beginning a new season and seeking momentum, Thursday night’s matchup could offer an early indication of where each team stands for the 2026 season.

Joey Aliberti is a Sports Commerce Reporter for syracuse.com | The Post-Standard, covering sports, TV, streaming and tickets for teams including the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, New York Giants, New York...

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