Total Yards
Georgia Tech417
North Carolina413
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North Carolina at Georgia Tech
Oct 3, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 5
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
38 - 31
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech168
North Carolina182
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech249
North Carolina231
Turnovers
Georgia Tech2
North Carolina0
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind9 mph NE
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.02 in
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Georgia Tech38:45
North Carolina21:15
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Game Story
North Carolina holds off Georgia Tech 38-31
North Carolina defeated Georgia Tech 38-31 in Week 5 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 413-417 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Justin Thomas run for 1 yd for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 413 total yards, 231 rushing yards, and 182 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 417 total yards, including 249 on the ground and 168 through the air.
North Carolina converted 2-8 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, North Carolina led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nick Weiler 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Thomas run for 1 yd for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Marquise Williams run for 7 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 14-21 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Clinton Lynch run for 14 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Thomas run for 1 yd for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 21-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Hood run for 2 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 7-21 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Hood run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 24-28 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
North Carolina defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
413-417
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
231
North Carolina averaged 7.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
182
North Carolina averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-8
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 417 | 413 |
| Passing Yards | 168 | 182 |
| Rushing Yards | 249 | 231 |
| First Downs | 27 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 2-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-39 | 6-42 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-21 | 15-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 38:45 | 21:15 |