Total Yards
Georgia Tech605
Duke559
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Duke at Georgia Tech
Oct 29, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 9
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
35 - 38
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Georgia Tech
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech264
Duke305
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech341
Duke254
Turnovers
Georgia Tech2
Duke3
Game Conditions
Temperature76°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Georgia Tech31:41
Duke28:19
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Georgia Tech edges Duke 38-35
Georgia Tech defeated Duke 38-35 in Week 9 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 605-559 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 38-35. Matthew Jordan run for 2 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 605 total yards, 341 rushing yards, and 264 passing yards. Duke finished with 559 total yards, including 254 on the ground and 305 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 6-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Georgia Tech led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Justin Thomas run for 82 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Matthew Jordan run for 2 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Thomas run for 82 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 46 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 21-7 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Daniel Jones pass complete to Daniel Helm for 23 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 7-14 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Thomas run for 22 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 28-7 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Shaun Wilson run for 14 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 28-31 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-35
Georgia Tech defeated Duke.
Total yards
605-559
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
341
Georgia Tech averaged 7.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
264
Georgia Tech averaged 18.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-13
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 605 | 559 |
| Passing Yards | 264 | 305 |
| Rushing Yards | 341 | 254 |
| First Downs | 20 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 8-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-46 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-14 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 31:41 | 28:19 |