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Georgia vs. Virginia Tech

Saturday, December 30, 2006, Chick-fil-A Bowl

Georgia beat No. 14 Virginia Tech 31–⁠24. It was their third meeting; Georgia leads the series 2–⁠1.

Neutral siteGeorgia9–⁠4 in 2006
31
Neutral site14Virginia Tech10–⁠3 in 2006
24

Final at Georgia Dome, AtlantaTV: ESPNAttendance 75,406Referee: Jon Bible (Big 12)

MVPs Tony Taylor; Matthew Stafford (offense)Wikipedia

At kickoff
54°F, overcast, mist, wind 8 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Fulton Co-Brown Field Airport (KFTY), 12 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Georgia30101831
Virginia Tech0210324

Standouts

Player stats

Georgia

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matthew Stafford9/2112911
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Kregg Lumpkin1239126
Danny Ware62408
Brannan Southerland6514
Matthew Stafford7307
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Martrez Milner349141
Brannan Southerland127027
Mario Raley124024
Mohamed Massaquoi218012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tony Taylor2200
Kelin Johnson100

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Sean Glennon13/269403
Eddie Royal1/15310
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Branden Ore204226
Kenny Lewis Jr2508
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Sam Wheeler153153
Eddie Royal445028
Josh Morgan21407
Branden Ore41107
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Brenden Hill100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

GeorgiaVirginia Tech
200Total yards189
144Passing yards163
71Rushing yards42
6.1Yards per pass5.4
2.3Yards per rush1.6
9First downs9
3–⁠14Third downs3–⁠13
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
1Turnovers5
4–⁠31Penalties8–⁠78
18:23Possession18:17

Efficiency

GeorgiaVirginia Tech
25%Success rate29%
−0.12EPA per play−0.19
0.89Explosiveness0.53
−0.25Rushing EPA−0.17
0.01Passing EPA−0.18
26%Passing-down success23%
−0.22First-down EPA−0.32
−0.10Second-down EPA−0.28
−0.02Third-down EPA0.12
6%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 62% to win. Georgia pulled the upset.

Every drive

Virginia Tech end zoneGeorgia end zoneQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 GeorgiaField goal, 7 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 6 playsQ1 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 GeorgiaInterception, 1 playQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 GeorgiaPunt, 6 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 GeorgiaField goal, 5 playsQ3 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Virginia TechInterception, 5 playsQ4 GeorgiaTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechFumble, 1 playQ4 GeorgiaField goal, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechInterception, 3 playsQ4 GeorgiaTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechInterceptionQ4 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechField goal, 6 playsQ4 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia Tech drives left to right, Georgia right to left.
  1. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −8 yards
  2. Q1 GeorgiaField goal, 7 plays, 45 yards
  3. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  4. Q1 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  6. Q1 GeorgiaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  7. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 5 plays, 17 yards
  8. Q2 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 8 plays, 30 yards
  10. Q2 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  11. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 1 play, 53 yards
  12. Q2 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  13. Q2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 3 plays, 4 yards
  14. Q3 GeorgiaPunt, 6 plays, 34 yards
  15. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q3 GeorgiaField goal, 5 plays, 21 yards
  17. Q3 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 52 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechInterception, 5 plays, 33 yards
  19. Q4 GeorgiaTouchdown run, 4 plays, 58 yards
  20. Q4 Virginia TechFumble, 1 play, −9 yards
  21. Q4 GeorgiaField goal, 4 plays, 8 yards
  22. Q4 Virginia TechInterception, 3 plays, −1 yard
  23. Q4 GeorgiaTouchdown run, 4 plays, 1 yard
  24. Q4 Virginia TechInterception, −12 yards
  25. Q4 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  26. Q4 Virginia TechField goal, 6 plays, 15 yards
  27. Q4 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  28. Q4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −5 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Georgia 3, Virginia Tech 0
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:271st & 10 at own 27Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Branden Ore.
14:222nd & 10 at own 27Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
14:223rd & 10 at own 27Virginia Tech penalty 13 yard personal foul accepted.
14:123rd & 23 at own 14Branden Ore rush for 5 yards to the VaTch 19.
14:124th & 18 at own 19Nic Schmitt punt for 49 yards, returned by Mikey Henderson for 2 yards to the UGA 34.
Georgia Field goal, 7 plays
13:031st & 10 at own 34Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Mario Raley.
12:552nd & 10 at own 34Kregg Lumpkin rush for 26 yards to the VaTch 40 for a 1ST down.
12:311st & 10 at opp 40Matthew Stafford pass complete to Mohamed Massaquoi for 12 yards to the VaTch 28 for a 1ST down.
12:041st & 10 at opp 28Kregg Lumpkin rush for 1 yard to the VaTch 27.
11:322nd & 9 at opp 27Matthew Stafford pass complete to Mohamed Massaquoi for 6 yards to the VaTch 21.
10:533rd & 3 at opp 21Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Kris Durham.
10:494th & 3 at opp 21Brandon Coutu 39 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia 3, Virginia Tech 0
10:49Andy Bailey kickoff for 54 yards returned by Josh Morgan for 17 yards to the VaTch 28.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
10:091st & 10 at own 28Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the VaTch 30.
9:312nd & 8 at own 30Sean Glennon pass incomplete.
9:313rd & 8 at own 30Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 09:31.
9:243rd & 8 at own 30Sean Glennon rush for 11 yards to the VaTch 41 for a 1ST down.
9:021st & 10 at own 41Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:321st & 20 at own 31Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VaTch 31.
7:462nd & 20 at own 31Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 6 yards to the VaTch 37.
6:573rd & 14 at own 37Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for 8 yards to the VaTch 45.
6:574th & 6 at own 45Nic Schmitt punt for 50 yards, returned by Mikey Henderson for 4 yards to the UGA 9.
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
5:511st & 10 at own 9Danny Ware rush for 1 yard to the UGA 10.
5:082nd & 9 at own 10Matthew Stafford rush for 4 yards to the UGA 14.
4:253rd & 5 at own 14Matthew Stafford pass complete to Danny Ware for no gain to the UGA 14.
4:254th & 5 at own 14Gordon Ely-Kelso punt for 43 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for a loss of 2 yards to the VaTch 41.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
3:041st & 10 at own 41Branden Ore rush for a loss of 5 yards to the VaTch 36.
2:182nd & 15 at own 36Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 7 yards to the VaTch 43.
1:393rd & 8 at own 43Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
1:394th & 8 at own 43Nic Schmitt punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Mikey Henderson at the UGA 16.
Georgia Interception, 1 play
1:321st & 10 at own 16Matthew Stafford pass intercepted by Brenden Hill at the UGA 17, returned for no gain to the UGA 17.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 5 plays
0:371st & 10 at opp 17Branden Ore rush for 5 yards to the UGA 12.
0:352nd & 5 at opp 12Georgia penalty 6 yard personal foul accepted.
0:001st & goal at opp 6Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the UGA 4.
Q2 14:552nd & goal at opp 4Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Carlton Weatherford.
Q2 14:483rd & goal at opp 4Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the UGA 1.
Q2 14:074th & goal at opp 1Branden Ore rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 6, Georgia 3
Q2 14:07Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 7, Georgia 3
Q2 14:07Jared Develli kickoff for 58 yards returned by Asher Allen for 25 yards to the UGA 32.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 21, Georgia 3
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
13:231st & 10 at own 32Kregg Lumpkin rush for 1 yard to the UGA 33.
12:402nd & 9 at own 33Kregg Lumpkin rush for a loss of 3 yards to the UGA 30, Georgia penalty holding declined.
12:153rd & 12 at own 30Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Kenneth Harris.
10:504th & 12 at own 30Gordon Ely-Kelso punt for 56 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 56 yards to the UGA 30.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 8 plays
11:121st & 10 at opp 30Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 7 yards to the UGA 23.
10:502nd & 3 at opp 23Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for a loss of 3 yards to the UGA 26.
9:533rd & 6 at opp 26Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 6 yards to the UGA 20 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 20Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the UGA 18.
8:422nd & 8 at opp 18Sean Glennon pass complete to Justin Harper for 6 yards to the UGA 12.
8:143rd & 2 at opp 12Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the UGA 6 for a 1ST down.
8:071st & goal at opp 6Branden Ore rush for 5 yards to the UGA 1.
6:452nd & goal at opp 1Branden Ore rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 13, Georgia 3
6:451st & 0 at opp 3Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
6:45Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 14, Georgia 3
6:45Jared Develli kickoff for 61 yards returned by Asher Allen for 20 yards to the UGA 24.
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
6:131st & 10 at own 24Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Mario Raley.
6:042nd & 10 at own 24Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Kenneth Harris.
5:493rd & 10 at own 24Matthew Stafford sacked by Noland Burchette and Orion Martin at the UGA 18 for a loss of 6 yards.
4:554th & 16 at own 18Gordon Ely-Kelso punt for 35 yards downed at the VaTch 47.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 1 play
4:361st & 10 at own 47Eddie Royal pass complete to Sam Wheeler for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 20, Georgia 3
4:36Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 21, Georgia 3
4:36Jared Develli kickoff for 51 yards returned by Asher Allen for 8 yards to the UGA 22.
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 22Kregg Lumpkin rush for 3 yards to the UGA 25.
3:282nd & 7 at own 25Kregg Lumpkin rush for no gain to the UGA 25.
2:423rd & 7 at own 25Matthew Stafford rush for 3 yards to the UGA 28.
2:424th & 4 at own 28Gordon Ely-Kelso punt for 33 yards downed at the VaTch 39.
Virginia Tech End of half, 3 plays
1:371st & 10 at own 39Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VaTch 39.
1:002nd & 10 at own 39Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the VaTch 45.
0:283rd & 4 at own 45Eddie Royal sacked by Dale Dixson at the VaTch 43 for a loss of 2 yards.
Q3 15:00Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards returned by Asher Allen for 16 yards to the UGA 16.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Virginia Tech 21, Georgia 13
Georgia Punt, 6 plays
14:201st & 10 at own 16Matthew Stafford rush for 3 yards to the UGA 19.
13:432nd & 7 at own 19Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Brannan Southerland.
13:373rd & 7 at own 19Matthew Stafford pass complete to Mario Raley for 24 yards to the UGA 43 for a 1ST down.
13:121st & 10 at own 43Matthew Stafford rush for 1 yard to the UGA 44.
12:242nd & 9 at own 44Kregg Lumpkin rush for 5 yards to the UGA 49.
11:393rd & 4 at own 49Matthew Stafford pass complete to Martrez Milner for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
10:504th & 3 at the 50Gordon Ely-Kelso punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Eddie Royal at the VaTch 10.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 10Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 13.
9:592nd & 7 at own 13Branden Ore rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VaTch 11.
9:073rd & 9 at own 11Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 7 yards to the VaTch 18.
9:074th & 2 at own 18Nic Schmitt punt for 55 yards, returned by Mikey Henderson for 19 yards to the UGA 46.
Georgia Field goal, 5 plays
8:011st & 10 at own 46Matthew Stafford pass complete to Brannan Southerland for 26 yards to the VaTch 28 for a 1ST down.
7:351st & 10 at opp 28Danny Ware rush for 4 yards to the VaTch 24.
6:542nd & 6 at opp 24Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Mikey Henderson.
6:543rd & 6 at opp 24Matthew Stafford sacked by Chris Ellis, fumbled at the VaTch 33, recovered by Fernando Velasco at the VaTch 33, tackled by Chris Ellis.
6:104th & 15 at opp 33Brandon Coutu 51 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 21, Georgia 6
6:10Brian Mimbs on-side kick recovered by Georgia at the UGA 48.
Georgia Touchdown pass, 7 plays
6:101st & 10 at own 48Danny Ware rush for no gain to the VaTch 48 for a 1ST down, Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard face mask accepted.
5:231st & 10 at opp 37Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
5:011st & 5 at opp 32Danny Ware rush for 8 yards to the VaTch 24 for a 1ST down.
4:061st & 10 at opp 24Matthew Stafford rush for 7 yards to the VaTch 17.
3:372nd & 3 at opp 17Georgia penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
3:142nd & 8 at opp 22Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Brannan Southerland.
3:083rd & 8 at opp 22Matthew Stafford pass complete to Kris Durham for 10 yards to the VaTch 12 for a 1ST down.
2:321st & 10 at opp 12Danny Ware rush for 6 yards to the VaTch 6.
1:522nd & 4 at opp 6Matthew Stafford pass complete to Martrez Milner for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 21, Georgia 12
1:52Brandon Coutu extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 21, Georgia 13
1:52Andy Bailey kickoff for 60 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 14 yards to the VaTch 19.
Virginia Tech Interception, 5 plays
1:061st & 10 at own 19Branden Ore rush for 5 yards to the VaTch 24.
0:212nd & 5 at own 24Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 29 yards to the UGA 47 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:441st & 10 at opp 49Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the UGA 48.
Q4 14:172nd & 9 at opp 48Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
Q4 14:173rd & 9 at opp 48Sean Glennon pass intercepted by Tony Taylor at the UGA 37, returned for 5 yards to the UGA 42.
4th quarter10 drives, then Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 24
Georgia Touchdown run, 4 plays
14:061st & 10 at own 42Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
13:391st & 10 at opp 43Matthew Stafford pass complete to Martrez Milner for 41 yards to the VaTch 2 for a 1ST down.
13:171st & goal at opp 2Brannan Southerland rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VaTch 3.
12:432nd & goal at opp 3Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Martrez Milner.
12:393rd & goal at opp 3Kregg Lumpkin rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 21, Georgia 19
12:39Two-point conversion attempt, Matthew Stafford pass to Martrez Milner GOOD.Tied at 21
12:39Andy Bailey kickoff for 53 yards returned by Josh Morgan for 16 yards to the VaTch 28.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 1 play
12:391st & 10 at own 28Sean Glennon sacked by Kenneth Harris, fumbled at the VaTch 19, recovered by Quentin Moses at the VaTch 19, tackled by Kenneth Harris.
Georgia Field goal, 4 plays
11:331st & 10 at opp 19Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Danny Ware.
11:272nd & 10 at opp 19Danny Ware rush for 7 yards to the VaTch 12.
11:163rd & 3 at opp 12Kregg Lumpkin rush for 1 yard to the VaTch 11.
10:424th & 2 at opp 11Brandon Coutu 28 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia 24, Virginia Tech 21
10:42Andy Bailey kickoff for 62 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 19 yards to the UGA 22, Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Virginia Tech Interception, 3 plays
10:091st & 10 at own 12Sean Glennon pass incomplete to David Clowney.
10:032nd & 10 at own 12Branden Ore rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VaTch 11.
10:033rd & 11 at own 11Sean Glennon pass intercepted by Tony Taylor at the VaTch 17, returned for 16 yards to the VaTch 1.
Georgia Touchdown run, 4 plays
8:541st & goal at opp 1Danny Ware rush for no gain to the VaTch 1.
8:242nd & 0 at opp 1Timeout GEORGIA, clock 08:24.
8:122nd & goal at opp 1Brannan Southerland rush for no gain to the VaTch 1.
7:333rd & goal at opp 1Matthew Stafford pass incomplete to Martrez Milner.
7:304th & goal at opp 1Brannan Southerland rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 21
7:30Brandon Coutu extra point GOOD.
7:30Andy Bailey kickoff for 59 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 17 yards to the VaTch 23.
Virginia Tech Interception
6:541st & 10 at own 23Sean Glennon pass complete to Greg Boone for 10 yards to the VaTch 33 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at own 33Georgia penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
6:231st & 10 at own 48Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for 5 yards to the UGA 47.
6:152nd & 5 at opp 47Sean Glennon pass intercepted by Kelin Johnson at the UGA 10, returned for 1 yard to the UGA 11.
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
5:521st & 10 at own 11Kregg Lumpkin rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UGA 9, Georgia penalty holding on Kelin Johnson declined.
5:452nd & 12 at own 9Brannan Southerland rush for 1 yard to the UGA 10.
5:453rd & 11 at own 10Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 05:45.
5:393rd & 11 at own 10Kregg Lumpkin rush for 2 yards to the UGA 12.
5:374th & 9 at own 12Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 05:37.
5:374th & 9 at own 12Gordon Ely-Kelso punt for 15 yards punt out-of-bounds at the UGA 27.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 6 plays
5:071st & 10 at opp 27Sean Glennon pass complete to David Clowney for 8 yards to the UGA 19.
4:452nd & 2 at opp 19Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the UGA 16 for a 1ST down.
4:301st & 10 at opp 16Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
4:242nd & 10 at opp 16Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for a loss of 1 yard to the UGA 17.
4:153rd & 11 at opp 17Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 5 yards to the UGA 12.
3:424th & 6 at opp 12Brandon Pace 28 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 24
3:42Brandon Pace on-side kick recovered by Georgia at the UGA 49.
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
3:421st & 10 at own 49Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
3:091st & 10 at opp 46Brannan Southerland rush for 4 yards to the VaTch 42.
3:092nd & 6 at opp 42Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 03:09.
2:582nd & 6 at opp 42Brannan Southerland rush for no gain to the VaTch 42.
2:133rd & 6 at opp 42Kregg Lumpkin rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 39.
1:314th & 3 at opp 39Georgia penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1:314th & 8 at opp 44Gordon Ely-Kelso punt for 44 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 4 plays
1:081st & 10 at own 20Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for a loss of 1 yard to the VaTch 19.
0:432nd & 11 at own 19Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Justin Harper.
0:303rd & 11 at own 19Sean Glennon sacked by Andy Bailey at the VaTch 15 for a loss of 4 yards.
0:054th & 15 at own 15Sean Glennon pass incomplete.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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1932Virginia Tech 7, Georgia 6
1931Georgia 40, Virginia Tech 0

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