2025 College Football Predictions, Picks: Back Georgia Tech, Utah in Week 1

Is anyone else counting down the days until the college football season kicks off? 

I know I'm not the only one. I think we all started marking the days on the calendar as soon as Ohio State won it all back in January.

Considering we're only a little more than a month out, I figured I'd go ahead and look at some games to sprinkle a little cash on.

There are two so far that have caught my eye for Week 1. Let's dive into how I'm wagering Georgia Tech-Colorado and Utah-UCLA.

Georgia Tech @ Colorado (+3.5)

Entering the 2025 season, I’m high on Georgia Tech and selling on Colorado. 

This number does not reflect my feelings about the talent and execution difference between those two teams, even factoring in that this game is being played in Colorado. 

Let’s start with Georgia Tech, which finished 7-5 (regular season) in head coach Brent Key’s second full season. 

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key hopes to turn the corner in his third season with the Yellow Jackets.

Key is a former offensive lineman and his team plays like that. The Yellow Jackets are physical on both sides of the ball and try to impose their will on their opponents. 

Look no further than their win against Miami last season or the 44-42 loss to Georgia in the final game of the regular season. They can routinely play with the big boys.

Quarterback Haynes King is back for this season. He led the ACC in completion percentage and added nearly 600 yards on the ground. Lead back Jamal Haynes returns after rushing for 1,000 yards, and while Georgia Tech does have to replace some offensive linemen, this is where I trust the head coach. He has developed that position well everywhere he’s been.

On defense, Georgia Tech is led by new defensive coordinator Blake