Total Yards
Georgia313
Georgia Southern277
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Georgia Southern at Georgia
Nov 22, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 12
Away
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
Final Score
17 - 23
GSG
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Georgia
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Georgia183
Georgia Southern44
Rushing Yards
Georgia130
Georgia Southern233
Turnovers
Georgia2
Georgia Southern1
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind0 mph NE
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Georgia vs Georgia Southern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Georgia27:28
Georgia Southern32:32
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Georgia holds off Georgia Southern 23-17
Georgia defeated Georgia Southern 23-17 in Week 12 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 313-277 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia set the terms early in a game that finished 23-17. Isaiah McKenzie run for 23 yds for a TD, (Marshall Morgan KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia the first major swing.
Georgia's box score carried the story: 313 total yards, 130 rushing yards, and 183 passing yards. Georgia Southern finished with 277 total yards, including 233 on the ground and 44 through the air.
Georgia converted 2-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Georgia led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Isaiah McKenzie run for a loss of 1 yard Isaiah McKenzie fumbled, forced by Antwione Williams, recovered by GeoSo Caleb Williams , return for 62 yds, (Younghoe Koo KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Isaiah McKenzie run for 23 yds for a TD, (Marshall Morgan KICK) (Georgia led 7-0 over Georgia Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
LA Ramsby run for 1 yd for a TD, (Younghoe Koo KICK) (Georgia Southern led 7-7 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Greyson Lambert pass complete to Terry Godwin for 12 yds for a TD, (Marshall Morgan KICK) (Georgia led 14-14 over Georgia Southern).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Isaiah McKenzie run for a loss of 1 yard Isaiah McKenzie fumbled, forced by Antwione Williams, recovered by GeoSo Caleb Williams , return for 62 yds, (Younghoe Koo KICK) (Georgia led 7-14 over Georgia Southern).
Field Goal Good
Marshall Morgan 43 yd FG GOOD (Georgia led 17-17 over Georgia Southern).
Field Goal Good
Younghoe Koo 48 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Southern led 17-14 over Georgia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-17
Georgia defeated Georgia Southern.
Total yards
313-277
Georgia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
130
Georgia averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
183
Georgia averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-10
Georgia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Georgia Southern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia | Georgia Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 313 | 277 |
| Passing Yards | 183 | 44 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 233 |
| First Downs | 17 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-15 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-25 | 4-7 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 53 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 27:28 | 32:32 |