Total Yards
Georgia Tech456
North Carolina247
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North Carolina at Georgia Tech
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
7 - 33
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech53
North Carolina141
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech403
North Carolina106
Turnovers
Georgia Tech2
North Carolina2
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Georgia Tech38:35
North Carolina21:25
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Game Story
Georgia Tech pulls away from North Carolina 33-7
Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina 33-7 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 456-247 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 33-7. TaQuon Marshall run for 5 yds for a TD, (Shawn Davis KICK) came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 456 total yards, 403 rushing yards, and 53 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 247 total yards, including 106 on the ground and 141 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 8-16 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Georgia Tech led 10-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was KirVonte Benson run for 63 yds for a TD, (Shawn Davis KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
TaQuon Marshall run for 5 yds for a TD, (Shawn Davis KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Shawn Davis 21 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 10-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
KirVonte Benson run for 63 yds for a TD, (Shawn Davis KICK) (Georgia Tech led 17-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
TaQuon Marshall pass complete to Ricky Jeune for 12 yds for a TD, (Brenton King KICK) (Georgia Tech led 24-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordon Brown run for 8 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 7-27 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Matthew Jordan run for 5 yds for a TD, (Bennett Barton PAT MISSED) (Georgia Tech led 33-7 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-7
Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
456-247
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
403
Georgia Tech averaged 6.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
53
Georgia Tech averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 456 | 247 |
| Passing Yards | 53 | 141 |
| Rushing Yards | 403 | 106 |
| First Downs | 22 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 5-10 | 18-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 66 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 38:35 | 21:25 |