Total Yards
Vanderbilt306
Georgia Tech394
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Georgia Tech at Vanderbilt
Dec 27, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Birmingham Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Georgia Tech
ACC
Final Score
27 - 35
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Vanderbilt
SEC
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt160
Georgia Tech204
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt146
Georgia Tech190
Turnovers
Vanderbilt0
Georgia Tech2
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature60°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Vanderbilt vs Georgia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Vanderbilt31:10
Georgia Tech28:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Vanderbilt holds off Georgia Tech 35-27
Vanderbilt defeated Georgia Tech 35-27 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 306-394 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 35-27. Diego Pavia pass complete to Cole Spence for 7 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 306 total yards, 146 rushing yards, and 160 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 394 total yards, including 190 on the ground and 204 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Vanderbilt led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Diego Pavia pass complete to Cole Spence for 7 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Cole Spence for 7 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Aidan Birr 43 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 10-14 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Haynes King pass complete to Ryland Goede for 2 yds for a TD (Aidan Birr KICK) (Georgia Tech led 7-7 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Diego Pavia run for 2 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 14-7 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Eli Stowers for 3 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 21-13 over Georgia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Aidan Birr 33 yd FG GOOD (Georgia Tech led 13-14 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-27
Vanderbilt defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
306-394
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
146
Vanderbilt averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
160
Vanderbilt averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Georgia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 306 | 394 |
| Passing Yards | 160 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 190 |
| First Downs | 20 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-79 | 9-95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 25-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 31:10 | 28:50 |