Total Yards
South Florida421
Georgia Tech602
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Georgia Tech at South Florida
Sep 8, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 2
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
38 - 49
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South Florida
American Athletic
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Passing Yards
South Florida202
Georgia Tech183
Rushing Yards
South Florida219
Georgia Tech419
Turnovers
South Florida1
Georgia Tech3
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature85°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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South Florida24:28
Georgia Tech35:32
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
South Florida beats Georgia Tech 49-38
South Florida defeated Georgia Tech 49-38 in Week 2 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 421-602 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
South Florida set the terms early in a game that finished 49-38. TaQuon Marshall run for 45 yds for a TD GEORGIA TECH Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the SFla 8 (Brenton King KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
South Florida's box score carried the story: 421 total yards, 219 rushing yards, and 202 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 602 total yards, including 419 on the ground and 183 through the air.
South Florida converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, South Florida led 21-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Blake Barnett run for 19 yds for a TD (Coby Weiss KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
TaQuon Marshall run for 45 yds for a TD GEORGIA TECH Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the SFla 8 (Brenton King KICK) (Georgia Tech led 10-7 over South Florida).
Kickoff
Shawn Davis kickoff for 62 yds , Terrence Horne return for 97 yds for a TD (Coby Weiss KICK) (Georgia Tech led 10-14 over South Florida).
Field Goal Good
Brenton King 35 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 3-0 over South Florida).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Shawn Davis kickoff for 63 yds , Terrence Horne return for 98 yds for a TD, GEORGIA TECH PENALTY FACEMASK (Coby Weiss KICK) (Georgia Tech led 3-7 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
TaQuon Marshall pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 81 yds for a TD (Brenton King KICK) (Georgia Tech led 17-14 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Blake Barnett pass complete to Darnell Salomon for 18 yds for a TD (Coby Weiss KICK) (South Florida led 21-17 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-38
South Florida defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
421-602
South Florida held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
219
South Florida averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
202
South Florida averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
South Florida's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Florida | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 421 | 602 |
| Passing Yards | 202 | 183 |
| Rushing Yards | 219 | 419 |
| First Downs | 29 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-31 | 7-72 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-31 | 9-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 57 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 24:28 | 35:32 |