Total Yards
North Carolina636
Georgia Tech518
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Georgia Tech at North Carolina
Nov 5, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 10
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
20 - 48
GTNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina353
Georgia Tech144
Rushing Yards
North Carolina283
Georgia Tech374
Turnovers
North Carolina0
Georgia Tech2
Game Conditions
Temperature59°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Georgia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina27:33
Georgia Tech32:27
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
North Carolina pulls away from Georgia Tech 48-20
North Carolina defeated Georgia Tech 48-20 in Week 10 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 636-518 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 48-20. Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 83 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 636 total yards, 283 rushing yards, and 353 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 518 total yards, including 374 on the ground and 144 through the air.
North Carolina converted 8-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, North Carolina led 27-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Bug Howard for 68 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 83 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-10 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Nick Weiler 37 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 10-0 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Hood run for 36 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 17-7 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Hood run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Dedrick Mills run for 4 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (Georgia Tech led 17-20 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Harrison Butker 23 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 10-17 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-20
North Carolina defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
636-518
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
283
North Carolina averaged 8.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
353
North Carolina averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-14
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 636 | 518 |
| Passing Yards | 353 | 144 |
| Rushing Yards | 283 | 374 |
| First Downs | 26 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 4-26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-35 | 4-9 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 59 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 27:33 | 32:27 |