By : Ethan Horner
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As if the anticipation for Colorado’s season opener against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wasn’t already high, it reached another level this week thanks to some pointed comments from Georgia Tech defensive back Clayton Powell-Lee. Speaking to the media, Powell didn’t hold back when addressing the constant spotlight surrounding Coach Prime’s program. "I know they bring out celebrities, they do all this crazy stuff, but we’re playing football. Ain’t none of them playing. They could hype people all they want to but you’re on the field, not them,” Powell said. His remarks add even more spice to an already headline-grabbing matchup to kick off the year.
Buffaloes fans have taken Powell’s comments to heart, using them as extra motivation heading into this week’s matchup. They’re fired up to quiet Georgia Tech supporters and prove the doubters wrong, while showing that all the outside noise won’t shake their confidence. With remarks like Powell’s lingering in the buildup, Colorado enters Week 1 with even more intensity and determination to make a statement.
The Buffs open as 3-point underdogs at home against the Yellow Jackets in what marks the first game of the post-Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter era. With two of their biggest stars moving on, there’s a cloud of uncertainty surrounding what to expect from Colorado’s offense. All eyes will be on how Coach Prime and his staff retool the unit and who steps up to fill the void left by their former playmakers. I can’t wait to see how this one turns out, and Powell’s comments have only raised the stakes. What was already a big opener now feels even more personal, adding fuel to the fire for both teams as kickoff approaches.