Total Yards
Georgia373
Nicholls236
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Nicholls at Georgia
Sep 10, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
Nicholls
Road profile
Final Score
24 - 26
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Passing Yards
Georgia206
Nicholls111
Rushing Yards
Georgia167
Nicholls125
Turnovers
Georgia3
Nicholls3
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind3 mph NW
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Georgia vs Nicholls box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Georgia28:34
Nicholls31:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Georgia edges Nicholls 26-24
Georgia defeated Nicholls 26-24 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 373-236 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia set the terms early in a game that finished 26-24. Nick Chubb run for 6 yds for a TD, (William Ham KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia the first major swing.
Georgia's box score carried the story: 373 total yards, 167 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Nicholls finished with 236 total yards, including 125 on the ground and 111 through the air.
Georgia converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Georgia led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jacob Eason pass complete to Isaiah McKenzie for 66 yds for a TD, (William Ham KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Chubb run for 6 yds for a TD, (William Ham KICK) (Georgia led 7-0 over Nicholls).
Field Goal Good
William Ham 23 yd FG GOOD (Georgia led 10-0 over Nicholls).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontrell Taylor run for 4 yds for a TD, (David McKey KICK) (Nicholls led 7-10 over Georgia).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Lorenzo Carter 24 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (Nicholls led 14-26 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Chase Fourcade pass complete to Jarrell Rogers for 20 yds for a TD, (David McKey KICK) (Nicholls led 14-13 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Eason pass complete to Isaiah McKenzie for 66 yds for a TD, (William Ham KICK) (Georgia led 20-14 over Nicholls).
Stat Callouts
Final score
26-24
Georgia defeated Nicholls.
Total yards
373-236
Georgia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
167
Georgia averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Georgia averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Georgia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Nicholls's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia | Nicholls |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 373 | 236 |
| Passing Yards | 206 | 111 |
| Rushing Yards | 167 | 125 |
| First Downs | 17 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-34 | 4-18 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-23 | 11-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:34 | 31:26 |