Total Yards
Georgia Tech499
Georgia State360
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Georgia State at Georgia Tech
Sep 1, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Georgia State
Sun Belt
Final Score
12 - 35
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Georgia Tech
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech274
Georgia State210
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech225
Georgia State150
Turnovers
Georgia Tech1
Georgia State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature77°F
Wind2 mph E
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Georgia Tech vs Georgia State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Georgia Tech30:02
Georgia State29:58
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Georgia Tech pulls away from Georgia State 35-12
Georgia Tech defeated Georgia State 35-12 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 499-360 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 35-12. Jamal Haynes run for 1 yd for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK) came with {'seconds': 1, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Tech the first major swing.
Georgia Tech's box score carried the story: 499 total yards, 225 rushing yards, and 274 passing yards. Georgia State finished with 360 total yards, including 150 on the ground and 210 through the air.
Georgia Tech converted 4-9 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Georgia Tech led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Haynes King pass complete to Malik Rutherford for 52 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jamal Haynes run for 1 yd for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-0 over Georgia State).
Field Goal Good
Liam Rickman 21 yd FG GOOD (Georgia State led 3-7 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Haynes King run for 2 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK) (Georgia Tech led 14-3 over Georgia State).
Field Goal Good
Liam Rickman 47 yd FG GOOD (Georgia State led 6-28 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Christian Veilleux pass complete to Dorian Fleming for 24 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Georgia State led 12-28 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Haynes King pass complete to Malik Rutherford for 52 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK) (Georgia Tech led 28-3 over Georgia State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-12
Georgia Tech defeated Georgia State.
Total yards
499-360
Georgia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
225
Georgia Tech averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
274
Georgia Tech averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Georgia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Georgia State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | Georgia State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 499 | 360 |
| Passing Yards | 274 | 210 |
| Rushing Yards | 225 | 150 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-72 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-30 | 19-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 30:02 | 29:58 |