Total Yards
Georgia Tech343
Western Carolina390
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Western Carolina at Georgia Tech
Sep 10, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 2
Away
Western Carolina
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Final Score
17 - 35
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech100
Western Carolina271
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech243
Western Carolina119
Turnovers
Georgia Tech1
Western Carolina4
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature71°F
Wind4 mph NE
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Georgia Tech19:44
Western Carolina40:16
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Game Story
Georgia Tech beats Western Carolina 35-17
Georgia Tech defeated Western Carolina 35-17 in Week 2 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 343-390 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 35-17. Toler Keigley 22 Yd pass from Carlos Davis (Richard McCollum Kick) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Western Carolina the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 343 total yards, 243 rushing yards, and 100 passing yards. Western Carolina finished with 390 total yards, including 119 on the ground and 271 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Georgia Tech led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dontae Smith 51 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Toler Keigley 22 Yd pass from Carlos Davis (Richard McCollum Kick) (Western Carolina led 14-7 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Smith 51 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick) (Georgia Tech led 14-14 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Smith 9 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick) (Georgia Tech led 7-7 over Western Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Terrence Horne 49 Yd pass from Carlos Davis (Richard McCollum Kick) (Western Carolina led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Dontae Smith 3 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick) (Georgia Tech led 28-14 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Nate McCollum 40 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick) (Georgia Tech led 21-14 over Western Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-17
Georgia Tech defeated Western Carolina.
Total yards
343-390
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
243
Georgia Tech averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
100
Georgia Tech averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Western Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 343 | 390 |
| Passing Yards | 100 | 271 |
| Rushing Yards | 243 | 119 |
| First Downs | 15 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-17 | 24-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 19:44 | 40:16 |