Total Yards
Virginia636
Georgia Tech570
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Georgia Tech at Virginia
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
40 - 48
GTV
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Virginia
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia396
Georgia Tech300
Rushing Yards
Virginia240
Georgia Tech270
Turnovers
Virginia0
Georgia Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind4 mph N
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Virginia vs Georgia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia31:53
Georgia Tech28:07
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia holds off Georgia Tech 48-40
Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 48-40 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 636-570 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 48-40. Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Billy Kemp IV for 1 yd for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 636 total yards, 240 rushing yards, and 396 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 570 total yards, including 270 on the ground and 300 through the air.
Virginia converted 7-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Virginia led 24-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Dontayvion Wicks for 77 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Billy Kemp IV for 1 yd for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) (Virginia led 7-13 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia PAT BLOCKED) (Georgia Tech led 13-0 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Sims pass complete to Kyric McGowan for 36 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 26 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 16-7 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Dontayvion Wicks for 13 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) (Virginia led 14-16 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Dontayvion Wicks for 77 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) (Virginia led 21-16 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-40
Virginia defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
636-570
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
240
Virginia averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
396
Virginia averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-11
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 636 | 570 |
| Passing Yards | 396 | 300 |
| Rushing Yards | 240 | 270 |
| First Downs | 32 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-11 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-38 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-43 | 27-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 31:53 | 28:07 |