Haynes King’s Return: Georgia Tech Faces Colorado
Football fans await a thrilling matchup as the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to clash with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on August 29. This highly anticipated game marks the return of quarterback Haynes King to the Centennial State, adding a layer of intrigue to the season opener.
King’s Homecoming
The game at Folsom Field on August 29 will see the return of Haynes King, now a seasoned sixth-year senior, leading Georgia Tech. This matchup is a continuation of a football journey; it was here in Colorado where King suffered a season-ending injury in 2021 while playing for Texas A&M. The Buffaloes and Yellow Jackets have never played each other, making this a historic first.
Haynes King has been named the starting QB for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 🤩 pic.twitter.com/vD8qVz22W4
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King, now in his third year with the Yellow Jackets, is a vastly improved player. He is a dual-threat quarterback who is known for making smart decisions, demonstrated by his impressive touchdown-to-interception ratio last year. According to the NCAA, the average passing yards per game in college football was 228.4 in 2023, highlighting the importance of a strong passing game. (NCAA Stats).
Yellow Jackets’ Prospects
Under head coach Brent Key, Georgia Tech has shown improvement. After several seasons without bowl eligibility, the Yellow Jackets have achieved bowl appearances in the past two seasons. Their offense could be even better, as they finished in the top 60 nationally in scoring, total yards, rushing, and passing last year.
The Yellow Jackets’ defense, led by new coordinator Blake Gideon, also shows promise. King is surrounded by key offensive players, including Jamal Haynes, Malik Rutherford, and Keylan Rutledge. While the team has experienced transfer losses, they have also added new talent to bolster their roster.
With the game set for a 6 p.m. MT kickoff on ESPN, the clash between Haynes King and the Colorado Buffaloes is sure to be one of the most exciting games of the season.
