Total Yards
TCU321
Georgia412
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Georgia at TCU
Dec 30, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2016PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Georgia
SEC
Final Score
31 - 23
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Passing Yards
TCU146
Georgia164
Rushing Yards
TCU175
Georgia248
Turnovers
TCU2
Georgia1
Game Conditions
Temperature49°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
TCU vs Georgia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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TCU26:36
Georgia33:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Georgia holds off TCU 31-23
Georgia defeated TCU 31-23 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 412-321 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia set the terms early in a game that finished 31-23. Brandon Hatfield 40 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving TCU the first major swing.
Georgia's box score carried the story: 412 total yards, 248 rushing yards, and 164 passing yards. TCU finished with 321 total yards, including 175 on the ground and 146 through the air.
Georgia converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Georgia led 14-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jacob Eason pass complete to Sony Michel for 33 yds for a TD, (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Brandon Hatfield 40 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 3-7 over Georgia).
Rushing Touchdown
Sony Michel run for 4 yds for a TD, (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 7-0 over TCU).
Rushing Touchdown
Kenny Hill run for 10 yds for a TD, (Brandon Hatfield PAT MISSED) (TCU led 9-7 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Kenny Hill pass complete to John Diarse for 10 yds for a TD, (Brandon Hatfield KICK) (TCU led 16-7 over Georgia).
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Eason pass complete to Sony Michel for 33 yds for a TD, (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 14-16 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Eason pass complete to Javon Wims for 4 yds for a TD, (Rodrigo Blankenship KICK) (Georgia led 21-16 over TCU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-23
Georgia defeated TCU.
Total yards
412-321
Georgia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
248
Georgia averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
164
Georgia averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Georgia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
TCU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | TCU | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 321 | 412 |
| Passing Yards | 146 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | 175 | 248 |
| First Downs | 17 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 7-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 12-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 26:36 | 33:24 |