Total Yards
Georgia392
Tennessee357
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Tennessee at Georgia
Oct 1, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 5
Away
Tennessee
SEC
Final Score
34 - 31
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Passing Yards
Georgia211
Tennessee230
Rushing Yards
Georgia181
Tennessee127
Turnovers
Georgia2
Tennessee3
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind3 mph S
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Georgia36:07
Tennessee23:53
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Game Story
Tennessee edges Georgia 34-31
Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31 in Week 5 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 357-392 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. Sony Michel run for 14 yds for a TD, (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 357 total yards, 127 rushing yards, and 230 passing yards. Georgia finished with 392 total yards, including 181 on the ground and 211 through the air.
Tennessee converted 9-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Tennessee led 7-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Jauan Jennings for 43 yds for a TD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sony Michel run for 14 yds for a TD, (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 7-0 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Rodrigo Blankenship 27 yd FG GOOD (Georgia led 10-0 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Joshua Dobbs run for 4 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 7-17 over Georgia).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Jacob Eason 0 Yd Fumble Recovery (Rodrigo Blankenship Kick) (Tennessee led 0-17 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Eason pass complete to Isaac Nauta for 50 yds for a TD, (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 24-14 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Jalen Hurd for 19 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 14-17 over Georgia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Tennessee defeated Georgia.
Total yards
357-392
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
127
Tennessee averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
230
Tennessee averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Georgia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 392 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 211 | 230 |
| Rushing Yards | 181 | 127 |
| First Downs | 24 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-44 | 2-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-28 | 16-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 36:07 | 23:53 |