Buffaloes and Yellow Jackets to Clash in Battle of Rushing Attacks

Colorado's new offensive scheme mirrors Georgia Tech's run-heavy approach, with both teams expected to lean on their backfields. The Buffaloes will alternate between power runner Damian Henderson and speedier options like Micah Welch. The matchup is set to be a physical test of each team's rushing attack in the season opener.

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Colorado's backfield features complementary skill sets, with Damian Henderson II providing power between the tackles while Micah Welch and Richard Young offer hybrid versatility. Speedsters DeKalon Taylor and JaQuail Smith add an outside dimension to option and passing looks. The scheme's 21 personnel alignment spreads both backs to one side, letting the quarterback read defenses and choose the appropriate runner.

Georgia Tech's ground game produced 2,567 yards last season behind a two-back rotation. Justice Haynes arrives after stops at Alabama and Michigan, where he accumulated 616 yards and nine touchdowns across two seasons with the Crimson Tide. Malachi Hosley returns as the established starter,