Total Yards
Duke489
Georgia Tech440
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Georgia Tech at Duke
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
31 - 27
GTD
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Duke
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke292
Georgia Tech297
Rushing Yards
Duke197
Georgia Tech143
Turnovers
Duke1
Georgia Tech2
Game Conditions
ConditionHeavy Rain
Temperature67°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs Georgia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke35:29
Georgia Tech24:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Georgia Tech holds off Duke 31-27
Georgia Tech defeated Duke 31-27 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 440-489 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 31-27. Jeff Sims run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 440 total yards, 143 rushing yards, and 297 passing yards. Duke finished with 489 total yards, including 197 on the ground and 292 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Georgia Tech led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jeff Sims pass complete to Jahmyr Gibbs for 77 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jeff Sims run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Gunnar Holmberg pass complete to Jake Bobo for 37 yds for a TD, (Charlie Ham KICK) (Duke led 7-14 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Sims pass complete to Jahmyr Gibbs for 77 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 25 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 17-7 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Mataeo Durant run for 1 yd for a TD, (Charlie Ham KICK) (Duke led 14-17 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Sims pass complete to Kyric McGowan for 18 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Georgia Tech led 24-17 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-27
Georgia Tech defeated Duke.
Total yards
440-489
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
143
Georgia Tech averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
297
Georgia Tech averaged 11.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-21
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 489 | 440 |
| Passing Yards | 292 | 297 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 143 |
| First Downs | 27 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-21 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 7-54 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-29 | 12-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 62 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 35:29 | 24:31 |