Julian Lewis Engineers Late Go-Ahead Drive Before Buffaloes Defense Slams Door on Yellow Jackets in Dramatic Road Victory
The Buffaloes got both.
Quarterback Julian Lewis engineered a dramatic go-ahead touchdown drive in the final two minutes, and defensive back Boo Carter blocked Georgia Tech's potential game-winning 45-yard field goal as time expired, preserving Colorado's 14-13 road victory over the Yellow Jackets.
It was the kind of finish that can define an opener — and perhaps set the tone for what Colorado hopes will become a breakthrough season.
Trailing 13-7 with less than two minutes remaining, Lewis and the Buffaloes faced their biggest test of the night. Colorado needed a touchdown, and there was little room for error.
Lewis delivered.
Third-year wide receiver Joseph Williams helped ignite the possession with crucial yards after the catch, allowing Colorado to move quickly into Georgia Tech territory. Lewis remained composed as the clock continued to disappear, eventually helping put the Buffaloes in position for Colorado native Charlie Williams to score the team's second touchdown of the game.
The score gave Colorado a 14-13 lead with only 37 seconds remaining.
But Georgia Tech wasn't finished.
