Georgia Tech defensive back Clayton Powell-Lee isn’t fazed by the spectacle awaiting the Yellow Jackets in the 2025 season opener against Colorado on Friday night. Folsom Field expects to be buzzing under the lights, with Deion Sanders pacing the Buffaloes’ sideline in his third season as coach and a celebrity presence that has become routine under Coach Prime. Still, Powell-Lee said the buzz won’t distract him.
“Everybody says it’s a different experience, but I’ve experienced some crazy stadiums since being here,” Powell-Lee said Monday. “So just knowing that and not trying to overhype it, honestly. Like, it’s another game. I know they bring out celebrities, they do all this crazy stuff, but we’re playing football. None of them playing. They could hype people all they want to, but you’re on the field not them.”
Past games in Boulder since Sanders took over as coach prior to the 2023 season have featured former NFL stars, musicians and other high-profile personalities, including Lil’ Wayne, Offset, Shannon Sharpe, Terrell Owens, Warren Sapp — now a Colorado defensive assistant — Michael Irvin, The Rock and Kawhi Leonard, adding extra flair to an already intense atmosphere. MC Hammer also attended a 2024 game, illustrating the continued draw of celebrities to Boulder.
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Publish date : 2025-08-25 20:38:00
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