Georgia at Georgia Tech

Saturday, November 26, 2011

No. 13 Georgia beat No. 25 Georgia Tech 31–⁠17. It was their 106th meeting; after it, Georgia led the series 58–⁠38–⁠5 in the games on file.

Away13Georgia10–⁠4 in 2011
31
Home25Georgia Tech8–⁠5 in 2011
17

Final at Bobby Dodd Stadium, AtlantaTV: ESPN, ESPN3Attendance 54,925

At kickoff
63°F, overcast, wind 9 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Fulton Co-Brown Field Airport (KFTY), 12 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Georgia71014031
Georgia Tech0100717

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Georgia

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Aaron Murray19/2925241
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ken Malcome123909
Aaron Murray422022
Alexander Ogletree121021
Branden Smith52006
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Orson Charles595031
Tavarres King454128
Malcolm Mitchell233019
Chris Conley229115
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Shawn Williams100
Michael Gilliard100

Georgia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tevin Washington3/103402
Synjyn Days3/57800
Tyler Melton0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Roddy Jones1172014
Orwin Smith746116
Tevin Washington1341023
David Sims123618
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Stephen Hill378036
Orwin Smith120020
David Sims1808
Roddy Jones1606
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Lou Young100

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

Team stats

GeorgiaGeorgia Tech
380Total yards355
265Passing yards123
128Rushing yards243
8.7Yards per pass6.6
4.6Yards per rush4.6
18First downs20
4–⁠10Third downs7–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠2
1Turnovers2
6–⁠45Penalties5–⁠36
17:39Possession18:32

Efficiency

GeorgiaGeorgia Tech
45%Success rate36%
0.14EPA per play0.09
0.95Explosiveness1.12
0.01Rushing EPA0.10
0.29Passing EPA0.13
28%Passing-down success27%
−0.07First-down EPA−0.07
0.51Second-down EPA−0.05
−0.04Third-down EPA0.59
3%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)

Georgia 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Georgia Tech end zoneGeorgia end zoneQ1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 GeorgiaInterception, 7 playsQ1 Georgia TechPunt, 7 playsQ1 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 Georgia TechField goal, 11 playsQ2 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 14 playsQ2 GeorgiaField goal, 8 playsQ2 Georgia TechEnd of half, 1 playQ3 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 Georgia TechInterception, 3 playsQ3 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Georgia TechPunt, 4 playsQ3 GeorgiaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Georgia TechInterception, 1 playQ3 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 Georgia TechTurnover on downs, 13 playsQ4 GeorgiaMissed FG, 6 playsQ4 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 6 playsQ4 GeorgiaPunt, 9 playsQ4 Georgia TechEnd of game, 8 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Georgia Tech drives left to right, Georgia right to left.
  1. Q1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  2. Q1 GeorgiaInterception, 7 plays, 31 yards
  3. Q1 Georgia TechPunt, 7 plays, 20 yards
  4. Q1 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 76 yards
  5. Q1 Georgia TechField goal, 11 plays, 34 yards
  6. Q2 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 80 yards
  7. Q2 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 14 plays, 80 yards
  8. Q2 GeorgiaField goal, 8 plays, 56 yards
  9. Q2 Georgia TechEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  10. Q3 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 36 yards
  11. Q3 Georgia TechInterception, 3 plays, −6 yards
  12. Q3 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, 12 yards
  13. Q3 Georgia TechPunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  14. Q3 GeorgiaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  15. Q3 Georgia TechInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  16. Q3 GeorgiaTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 38 yards
  17. Q3 Georgia TechTurnover on downs, 13 plays, 74 yards
  18. Q4 GeorgiaMissed FG, 6 plays, 39 yards
  19. Q4 Georgia TechTouchdown run, 6 plays, 65 yards
  20. Q4 GeorgiaPunt, 9 plays, 70 yards
  21. Q4 Georgia TechEnd of game, 8 plays, 67 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Georgia 7, Georgia Tech 0
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:421st & 10 at own 30Tyler Melton pass incomplete to Stephen Hill.
14:222nd & 10 at own 30GEORGIA TECH penalty 15 yard Illegal Block accepted, no play.
14:002nd & 25 at own 15Roddy Jones rush for 14 yards to the GTech 29.
13:283rd & 11 at own 29Tevin Washington pass complete to Roddy Jones for 6 yards to the GTech 35.
13:054th & 5 at own 35Sean Poole punt for 54 yards, returned by Brandon Boykin for no gain to the Geo 11.
Georgia Interception, 7 plays
12:451st & 10 at own 11Ken Malcome rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Geo 8.
12:082nd & 13 at own 8Aaron Murray pass complete to Malcolm Mitchell for 19 yards to the Geo 27 for a 1ST down.
11:501st & 10 at own 27GEORGIA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
11:121st & 15 at own 22Branden Smith rush for 6 yards to the Geo 28.
10:582nd & 9 at own 28Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Marlon Brown, broken up by Rod Sweeting.
10:423rd & 9 at own 28Aaron Murray pass complete to Branden Smith for 8 yards to the Geo 36.
10:164th & 1 at own 36GEORGIA TECH penalty 6 yard 12 Men on the Field accepted, no play.
9:451st & 10 at own 42Aaron Murray rush for 5 yards to the Geo 47.
9:402nd & 5 at own 47GEORGIA penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
9:002nd & 10 at own 42Aaron Murray pass intercepted by Louis Young at the GTech 27, returned for no gain to the GTech 27.
Georgia Tech Punt, 7 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 27Orwin Smith rush for 12 yards to the GTech 39 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at own 39Roddy Jones rush for 7 yards to the GTech 46.
7:472nd & 3 at own 46David Sims rush for a loss of 1 yard to the GTech 45.
7:243rd & 4 at own 45Roddy Jones rush for 6 yards to the Geo 49 for a 1ST down.
6:361st & 10 at opp 49Orwin Smith rush for a loss of 3 yards to the GTech 48.
5:522nd & 13 at own 48David Sims rush for a loss of 1 yard to the GTech 47.
5:443rd & 14 at own 47Tevin Washington pass incomplete to Orwin Smith.
5:364th & 14 at own 47Sean Poole punt for 29 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Geo 24.
Georgia Touchdown pass, 5 plays
5:281st & 10 at own 24Aaron Murray pass complete to Orson Charles for 18 yards to the Geo 42 for a 1ST down.
4:431st & 10 at own 42Aaron Murray pass complete to Tavarres King for 28 yards to the GTech 30 for a 1ST down.
4:071st & 10 at opp 30Malcolm Mitchell rush for 20 yards to the GTech 10 for a 1ST down.
3:241st & 0 at opp 10GEORGIA penalty 10 yard Holding on Orson Charles accepted, no play.
2:451st & 0 at opp 20Aaron Murray pass complete to Branden Smith for 5 yards to the GTech 15.
2:232nd & goal at opp 15Aaron Murray pass complete to Michael Bennett for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia 6, Georgia Tech 0
2:23Blair Walsh extra point GOOD.Georgia 7, Georgia Tech 0
2:23Brandon Bogotay kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Field goal, 11 plays
2:161st & 10 at own 20Tevin Washington pass incomplete to Roddy Jones.
1:412nd & 10 at own 20Preston Lyons rush for 4 yards to the GTech 24.
1:323rd & 6 at own 24Tevin Washington rush for 5 yards to the GTech 29.
0:594th & 1 at own 29GEORGIA penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
0:401st & 10 at own 34Tevin Washington rush for 23 yards to the Geo 43 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 43Orwin Smith rush for 2 yards to the Geo 41.
Q2 15:002nd & 8 at opp 41Tevin Washington pass complete to Orwin Smith for 20 yards to the Geo 21 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:301st & 10 at opp 21Roddy Jones rush for 12 yards to the Geo 9 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:051st & goal at opp 9Roddy Jones rush for 2 yards to the Geo 7.
Q2 13:152nd & goal at opp 7Tevin Washington rush for 5 yards to the Geo 2.
Q2 12:203rd & goal at opp 2Tevin Washington rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Geo 4.
Q2 12:164th & goal at opp 4Justin Moore 22 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia 7, Georgia Tech 3
Q2 12:16David Scully kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Georgia 17, Georgia Tech 10
Georgia Touchdown pass, 8 plays
11:451st & 10 at own 20Carlton Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Geo 22.
11:152nd & 8 at own 22Aaron Murray pass complete to Orson Charles for 31 yards to the GTech 47 for a 1ST down.
11:001st & 10 at opp 47Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Orson Charles, broken up by Rashaad Reid.
10:372nd & 10 at opp 47Aaron Murray pass complete to Malcolm Mitchell for 14 yards to the GTech 33 for a 1ST down.
10:051st & 10 at opp 33Aaron Murray pass complete to Orson Charles for 7 yards to the GTech 26.
9:392nd & 3 at opp 26Branden Smith rush for 1 yard to the GTech 25.
8:573rd & 2 at opp 25Aaron Murray pass complete to Orson Charles for 11 yards to the GTech 14 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at opp 14Aaron Murray pass complete to Chris Conley for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia 13, Georgia Tech 3
8:20Blair Walsh extra point GOOD.Georgia 14, Georgia Tech 3
8:20Blair Walsh kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Touchdown run, 14 plays
7:541st & 10 at own 20Tevin Washington rush for 2 yards to the GTech 22.
7:332nd & 8 at own 22Embry Peeples rush for 27 yards to the GTech 49 for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at own 49Orwin Smith rush for 4 yards to the Geo 47.
6:042nd & 6 at opp 47David Sims rush for 4 yards to the Geo 43.
5:503rd & 2 at opp 43Embry Peeples rush for 1 yard to the Geo 42.
5:304th & 1 at opp 42Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 5:30.
5:274th & 1 at opp 42Tevin Washington rush for 2 yards to the Geo 40 for a 1ST down.
5:011st & 10 at opp 40Roddy Jones rush for 14 yards to the Geo 26 for a 1ST down.
4:341st & 10 at opp 26Roddy Jones rush for no gain to the Geo 26.
3:402nd & 10 at opp 26Tevin Washington rush for 10 yards to the Geo 16 for a 1ST down.
3:171st & 10 at opp 16David Sims rush for 6 yards to the Geo 10.
2:442nd & 4 at opp 10David Sims rush for 3 yards to the Geo 7.
2:093rd & 1 at opp 7David Sims rush for 1 yard to the Geo 6 for a 1ST down.
1:481st & goal at opp 6Tevin Washington rush for 1 yard to the Geo 5.
1:132nd & goal at opp 5David Sims rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia 14, Georgia Tech 9
1:13Justin Moore extra point GOOD.Georgia 14, Georgia Tech 10
1:13David Scully kickoff for 70 yards returned by Branden Smith for 18 yards to the Geo 18.
Georgia Field goal, 8 plays
1:131st & 10 at own 18GEORGIA TECH penalty 5 yard Illegal Participation accepted.
0:571st & 5 at own 23Aaron Murray rush for 8 yards to the Geo 31 for a 1ST down.
0:441st & 10 at own 31Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Carlton Thomas.
0:322nd & 10 at own 31Aaron Murray rush for 22 yards to the GTech 47 for a 1ST down.
0:261st & 10 at opp 47Aaron Murray pass complete to Tavarres King for 14 yards to the GTech 33 for a 1ST down.
0:261st & 10 at opp 33Timeout GEORGIA, clock 0:26.
0:211st & 10 at opp 33Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Michael Bennett.
0:152nd & 10 at opp 33Aaron Murray pass complete to Tavarres King for 9 yards to the GTech 24.
0:093rd & 1 at opp 24Carlton Thomas rush for no gain to the GTech 24.
0:094th & 1 at opp 24Timeout GEORGIA, clock 0:09.
0:094th & 1 at opp 24Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 0:09.
0:034th & 1 at opp 24Blair Walsh 41 yard field goal GOOD.Georgia 17, Georgia Tech 10
0:03Blair Walsh kickoff for 47 yards returned by Richard Watson for no gain to the GTech 23.
Georgia Tech End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 23Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the GTech 22.
Q3 15:00David Scully kickoff for 66 yards returned by Brandon Boykin for 60 yards to the GTech 36.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 10
Georgia Touchdown pass, 3 plays
14:221st & 10 at opp 36Aaron Murray pass complete to Michael Bennett for 5 yards to the GTech 31.
13:472nd & 5 at opp 31Aaron Murray pass complete to Orson Charles for 28 yards, fumbled, forced by Rod Sweeting, recovered by Geo Orson Charles at the GTech 3 for a 1ST down.
13:241st & goal at opp 3Aaron Murray pass complete to Tavarres King for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia 23, Georgia Tech 10
13:24Blair Walsh extra point GOOD.Georgia 24, Georgia Tech 10
13:24Brandon Bogotay kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Interception, 3 plays
13:161st & 10 at own 20Tevin Washington rush for no gain to the GTech 20.
12:172nd & 10 at own 20Tevin Washington sacked by Jonathan Jenkins for a loss of 6 yards to the GTech 14.
12:083rd & 16 at own 14Tevin Washington pass intercepted by Michael Gilliard at the GTech 25, returned for no gain to the GTech 25.
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
12:021st & 10 at opp 25Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Malcolm Mitchell.
11:402nd & 10 at opp 25Carlton Thomas rush for 1 yard to the GTech 24.
10:313rd & 9 at opp 24Aaron Murray sacked by Jeremiah Attaochu for a loss of 13 yards to the GTech 37.
10:164th & 22 at opp 37Drew Butler punt for 33 yards, downed at the GTech 4.
Georgia Tech Punt, 4 plays
9:561st & 10 at own 5Orwin Smith rush for 10 yards to the GTech 15 for a 1ST down.
9:241st & 10 at own 15Roddy Jones rush for 3 yards to the GTech 18.
9:002nd & 7 at own 18Roddy Jones rush for 2 yards to the GTech 20.
8:303rd & 5 at own 20Tevin Washington rush for 2 yards to the GTech 22.
7:434th & 3 at own 22Sean Poole punt for 47 yards, returned by Brandon Boykin for 4 yards to the Geo 35.
Georgia Punt, 3 plays
7:211st & 10 at own 35Carlton Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Geo 37.
6:542nd & 8 at own 37Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Chris Conley, broken up by Louis Young.
6:493rd & 8 at own 37Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Tavarres King.
6:384th & 8 at own 37Drew Butler punt for 55 yards, downed at the GTech 8.
Georgia Tech Interception, 1 play
6:311st & 10 at own 8Tevin Washington pass intercepted by Shawn Williams at the GTech 23, returned for no gain to the GTech 38, GEORGIA penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Shawn Williams accepted.
Georgia Touchdown pass, 6 plays
6:151st & 10 at opp 38Branden Smith rush for 3 yards to the GTech 35.
5:292nd & 7 at opp 35Ken Malcome rush for 5 yards to the GTech 30.
5:013rd & 2 at opp 30Alexander Ogletree rush for 21 yards to the GTech 9 for a 1ST down.
4:121st & goal at opp 9Ken Malcome rush for 1 yard to the GTech 8.
3:372nd & goal at opp 8Aaron Murray pass complete to Carlton Thomas for 5 yards to the GTech 3.
2:573rd & goal at opp 3Aaron Murray pass complete to Aron White for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia 30, Georgia Tech 10
2:57Blair Walsh extra point GOOD.Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 10
2:57Blair Walsh kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Turnover on downs, 13 plays
2:391st & 10 at own 20David Sims rush for 1 yard to the GTech 21.
1:542nd & 9 at own 21David Sims rush for 5 yards to the GTech 26.
1:453rd & 4 at own 26Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 1:45.
1:353rd & 4 at own 26Roddy Jones rush for 5 yards to the GTech 31 for a 1ST down.
1:141st & 10 at own 31David Sims rush for 2 yards to the GTech 33.
0:522nd & 8 at own 33Tevin Washington pass incomplete to Stephen Hill.
0:343rd & 8 at own 33Tevin Washington pass complete to David Sims for 8 yards to the GTech 41 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 41David Sims rush for 8 yards to the GTech 49.
Q4 15:002nd & 2 at own 49Tevin Washington rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at the GTech 47.
Q4 14:013rd & 4 at own 47Orwin Smith rush for 5 yards to the Geo 48 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:451st & 10 at opp 48Tevin Washington rush for 2 yards to the Geo 46.
Q4 13:102nd & 8 at opp 46David Sims rush for 2 yards to the Geo 44.
Q4 12:453rd & 6 at opp 44Tevin Washington pass incomplete to Stephen Hill.
Q4 12:394th & 6 at opp 44Tevin Washington pass incomplete to Orwin Smith.
4th quarter4 drives, then Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 17
Georgia Missed FG, 6 plays
12:101st & 10 at own 45Branden Smith rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
12:002nd & 5 at the 50GEORGIA penalty 5 yard Substitution Infraction accepted.
11:052nd & 9 at own 45Branden Smith rush for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
10:403rd & 4 at the 50Aaron Murray pass complete to Chris Conley for 15 yards to the GTech 35 for a 1ST down.
9:311st & 10 at opp 35Carlton Thomas rush for 1 yard to the GTech 34.
9:132nd & 9 at opp 34Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Bruce Figgins.
9:053rd & 9 at opp 34Aaron Murray pass incomplete to Tavarres King.
8:584th & 9 at opp 34Blair Walsh 52 yard field goal MISSED.
Georgia Tech Touchdown run, 6 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 35Roddy Jones rush for 7 yards to the GTech 42.
8:202nd & 3 at own 42Synjyn Days rush for 2 yards to the GTech 44.
8:003rd & 1 at own 44Synjyn Days rush for 3 yards to the GTech 47 for a 1ST down.
7:241st & 10 at own 47Synjyn Days pass complete to Stephen Hill for 36 yards to the Geo 17 for a 1ST down.
7:011st & 10 at opp 17Synjyn Days rush for 1 yard to the Geo 16.
6:322nd & 9 at opp 16Orwin Smith rush for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 16
6:32Justin Moore extra point GOOD.Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 17
6:32David Scully kickoff for 54 yards returned by Branden Smith for 6 yards to the Geo 22.
Georgia Punt, 9 plays
6:071st & 10 at own 22Ken Malcome rush for 3 yards to the Geo 25.
5:252nd & 7 at own 25Ken Malcome rush for 9 yards to the Geo 34 for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at own 34Ken Malcome rush for 6 yards to the Geo 40.
4:112nd & 4 at own 40Ken Malcome rush for 6 yards to the Geo 46 for a 1ST down.
3:291st & 10 at own 46Ken Malcome rush for 3 yards to the Geo 49.
3:292nd & 7 at own 49Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 3:29.
3:212nd & 7 at own 49Ken Malcome rush for 7 yards to the GTech 44 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & 10 at opp 44Ken Malcome rush for 1 yard to the GTech 43.
2:072nd & 9 at opp 43Ken Malcome rush for 2 yards to the GTech 41.
2:073rd & 7 at opp 41Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 2:07.
1:303rd & 7 at opp 41Ken Malcome rush for a loss of 1 yard to the GTech 42.
1:224th & 8 at opp 42Timeout GEORGIA, clock 1:22.
1:154th & 8 at opp 42Drew Butler punt for 42 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech End of game, 8 plays
1:051st & 10 at own 20Synjyn Days pass incomplete to Roddy Jones.
0:582nd & 10 at own 20Synjyn Days pass complete to Stephen Hill for 32 yards to the Geo 48 for a 1ST down.
0:551st & 10 at opp 48Timeout GEORGIA, clock 0:55.
0:481st & 10 at opp 48Synjyn Days rush for 3 yards to the Geo 45.
0:342nd & 7 at opp 45Synjyn Days pass incomplete.
0:273rd & 7 at opp 45Synjyn Days pass complete to Stephen Hill for 10 yards to the Geo 35 for a 1ST down.
0:101st & 10 at opp 35Synjyn Days sacked by Jarvis Jones for a loss of 5 yards to the Geo 40.
0:082nd & 15 at opp 40Team pass incomplete.
0:083rd & 15 at opp 40GEORGIA TECH penalty 5 yard Substitution Infraction accepted.
0:083rd & 20 at opp 45GEORGIA TECH penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
0:003rd & 25 at the 50Synjyn Days rush for 13 yards to the Geo 37.

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.

Officially, Georgia leads 73–⁠41–⁠5; as played, 69–⁠40–⁠5 in the 114 games on file; the official count covers all 119 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

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