Total Yards
Georgia Tech394
North Carolina369
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North Carolina at Georgia Tech
Sep 25, 2021 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2021RegularWeek 4
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
22 - 45
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech133
North Carolina306
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech261
North Carolina63
Turnovers
Georgia Tech0
North Carolina3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature66°F
Wind4 mph NW
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Georgia Tech29:55
North Carolina30:05
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Game Story
Georgia Tech pulls away from North Carolina 45-22
Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina 45-22 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 394-369 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 45-22. Sam Howell run for 23 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 394 total yards, 261 rushing yards, and 133 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 369 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 306 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 3-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Georgia Tech led 13-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jeff Sims run for 50 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Howell run for 23 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeff Sims run for 11 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Georgia Tech led 13-7 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 32 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 6-7 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 34 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 3-7 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeff Sims run for 1 yd for a TD NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, Substitution Infraction, declined, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Georgia Tech led 20-7 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Kamari Morales for 7 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 14-27 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-22
Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
394-369
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
261
Georgia Tech averaged 6.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
133
Georgia Tech averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 394 | 369 |
| Passing Yards | 133 | 306 |
| Rushing Yards | 261 | 63 |
| First Downs | 19 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 7-69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-19 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 29:55 | 30:05 |