Total Yards
Virginia357
Georgia Tech399
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Georgia Tech at Virginia
Nov 4, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 10
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
36 - 40
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Virginia
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Passing Yards
Virginia260
Georgia Tech179
Rushing Yards
Virginia97
Georgia Tech220
Turnovers
Virginia2
Georgia Tech2
Game Conditions
Temperature50°F
Wind3 mph N
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia26:51
Georgia Tech33:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia holds off Georgia Tech 40-36
Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 357-399 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 40-36. TaQuon Marshall run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brenton King KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 357 total yards, 97 rushing yards, and 260 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 399 total yards, including 220 on the ground and 179 through the air.
Virginia converted 4-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Virginia led 13-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was A.J. Mejia 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
TaQuon Marshall run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brenton King KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-3 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
A.J. Mejia 36 yd FG GOOD (Virginia led 3-0 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
A.J. Mejia 23 yd FG GOOD (Virginia led 6-7 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
KirVonte Benson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brenton King KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-6 over Virginia).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Brenton King kickoff for 57 yds , Joe Reed return for 92 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-13 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Doni Dowling for 28 yds for a TD, (Kurt Benkert pass to Olamide Zaccheaus for Two-Point Conversion) (Virginia led 28-28 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-36
Virginia defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
357-399
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
97
Virginia averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
260
Virginia averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-17
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 357 | 399 |
| Passing Yards | 260 | 179 |
| Rushing Yards | 97 | 220 |
| First Downs | 15 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-17 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-43 | 6-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 26:51 | 33:09 |