Georgia Tech and Colorado are set to meet again, but this time the matchup carries a personal angle for one player.
A former Buffaloes defensive tackle will line up against his old program after changing teams through the transfer portal. His social media post ahead of the game has now given Colorado fans another reason to follow his return closely.
Why Tawfiq Thomas Is Being Mocked by Colorado Fans
Georgia Tech defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas is heading into Thursday night’s matchup with Colorado carrying more than his new team’s colors. The fifth-year senior previously played for the Buffaloes under Deion Sanders before transferring to Georgia Tech, and his Instagram post ahead of the game made his feelings clear.
Thomas shared a photo of himself in his Georgia Tech No. 95 jersey featuring a pointed NBA YoungBoy track in the background. He also shared a message, which read, ”I don’t give no [expletive], I want revenge.”
The comments soon drew criticism from Colorado fans on X, who questioned what exactly Thomas was trying to avenge.
One fan pointed to Thomas’ previous performances, writing, “He did this every week the last 2 years and went out and did JACK [expletive].” The criticism reflects frustration among Colorado supporters who believe Thomas’ social media talk did not match what he produced on the field during his time in Boulder.
He did this every week the last 2 years and went out and did JACK SHIT https://t.co/Yw4pHljnt9
— Dalvinthetruth (@dalvinthetruth) September 3, 2026
Another fan, Mat Smith, kept the response brief: “Revenge? Okay…lol”
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The word choice became a major part of the discussion because Thomas left Colorado through the transfer portal and ultimately landed at Georgia Tech. This prompted another commenter to ask, “Revenge from what exactly!?”
The circumstances of the matchup also gave fans another reason to question the message.
Georgia Tech defeated Colorado 27-20 in Boulder in last year’s season opener, with Thomas playing for the Buffaloes at the time.
“Did he forget he was on the LOSING team last year?” one fan wrote.
Did he forget he was on the LOSING team last year
— Deuce (@DosofDeuce) September 3, 2026
Thomas’ college career has included stops at Louisville, Colorado, and now Georgia Tech. In Colorado, he appeared in 13 games in 2024 and recorded 18 tackles and a sack before an injury limited him to four games in 2025. He committed to Georgia Tech on Jan. 9, 2026, seeking a defensive system that would allow him to attack more vertically.
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This history led another fan to suggest a different reason for Thomas’ frustration: “Unless he means revenge from being asked to leave ☠️”
unless he means revenge from being asked to leave ☠️
— Tre (@IslandBoyMafia) September 3, 2026
The transfer itself does not establish that Thomas was pushed out, but the speculation added another angle to the online debate. Another fan summed up the criticism by saying, “I don’t think he knows how revenge works.”
I don’t think he knows how revenge works
— Tre (@IslandBoyMafia) September 3, 2026
Now Thomas has a chance to settle the argument on the field.
Georgia Tech hosts Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field on Thursday night in a rematch of last year’s opener, putting Thomas directly across from the program he left.
