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UCF at Georgia Tech
Sep 19, 2020 • Completed
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UCF
Big 12

Final Score
49 - 21

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61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
UCF pulls away from Georgia Tech 49-21
UCF defeated Georgia Tech 49-21 in Week 3 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 660-471 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 49-21. Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Tre Nixon for 6 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 660 total yards, 243 rushing yards, and 417 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 471 total yards, including 227 on the ground and 244 through the air.
UCF converted 10-16 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-5, UCF led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Tre Nixon for 25 yds for a TD GEORGIA TECH Penalty, substitution infraction ( Yards) declined (Daniel Obarski KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Tre Nixon for 6 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 7-7 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeff Sims run for 1 yd for a TD (Jude Kelley KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Greg McCrae run for 21 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 21-7 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Marlon Williams for 8 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 14-7 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Tre Nixon for 25 yds for a TD GEORGIA TECH Penalty, substitution infraction ( Yards) declined (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 28-7 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Sims pass complete to Jahmyr Gibbs for 9 yds for a TD (Gavin Stewart KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-28 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-21
UCF defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
660-471
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
243
UCF averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
417
UCF averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-16
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 471 | 660 |
| Passing Yards | 244 | 417 |
| Rushing Yards | 227 | 243 |
| First Downs | 23 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 10-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-49 | 8-51 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-37 | 27-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:08 | 31:52 |