Total Yards
Georgia Tech437
Georgia Southern335
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Georgia Southern at Georgia Tech
Oct 15, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 7
Away
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
Final Score
24 - 35
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech172
Georgia Southern168
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech265
Georgia Southern167
Turnovers
Georgia Tech0
Georgia Southern0
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind5 mph E
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Georgia Tech26:25
Georgia Southern33:35
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Game Story
Georgia Tech beats Georgia Southern 35-24
Georgia Tech defeated Georgia Southern 35-24 in Week 7 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 437-335 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 35-24. Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 65 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 437 total yards, 265 rushing yards, and 172 passing yards. Georgia Southern finished with 335 total yards, including 167 on the ground and 168 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 6-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Georgia Tech led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 65 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 65 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-0 over Georgia Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Thomas run for 58 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over Georgia Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
Dedrick Mills run for 6 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 21-7 over Georgia Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
L.A. Ramsby run for 1 yd for a TD, (Younghoe Koo KICK) (Georgia Southern led 7-14 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Younghoe Koo 44 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Southern led 10-21 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Dedrick Mills run for 20 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 35-17 over Georgia Southern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-24
Georgia Tech defeated Georgia Southern.
Total yards
437-335
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
265
Georgia Tech averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
172
Georgia Tech averaged 15.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
13-20
Georgia Southern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | Georgia Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 335 |
| Passing Yards | 172 | 168 |
| Rushing Yards | 265 | 167 |
| First Downs | 19 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 13-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 7-66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-11 | 18-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 26:25 | 33:35 |