Total Yards
Georgia535
Georgia Southern290
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Georgia Southern at Georgia
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 1
Away
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
Final Score
21 - 45
GSG
Home
Georgia
SEC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Georgia325
Georgia Southern170
Rushing Yards
Georgia212
Georgia Southern102
Turnovers
Georgia1
Georgia Southern1
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Georgia vs Georgia Southern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Georgia16:26
Georgia Southern20:28
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Georgia pulls away from Georgia Southern 45-21
Georgia finished ahead of Georgia Southern 45-21 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Georgia finished ahead of Georgia Southern 45-21 on Aug 30, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Georgia built the decisive edge with a 24-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Georgia 535; Georgia Southern 290. Another key split was passing yards: Georgia 325; Georgia Southern 170.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Georgia 535; Georgia Southern 290
Passing yards
Georgia 325; Georgia Southern 170
Rushing yards
Georgia 212; Georgia Southern 102
Turnovers
Georgia 1; Georgia Southern 1
First downs
Georgia 20; Georgia Southern 18
Possession time
Georgia 16:26; Georgia Southern 20:28
Third downs
Georgia 4-9; Georgia Southern 4-16
Completions-attempts
Georgia 17-27; Georgia Southern 19-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia | Georgia Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 535 | 290 |
| Passing Yards | 325 | 170 |
| Rushing Yards | 212 | 102 |
| First Downs | 20 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-70 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-27 | 19-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 16:26 | 20:28 |