Georgia Bulldogs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 31–24 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Georgia Bulldogs 31, Virginia Tech Hokies 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Bulldogs	3	0	9	15	31
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	18	0	3	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Eddie Royal (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.28 EPA/play +4.56 EPA
• Matthew Stafford (61) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.25 EPA/play -5.00 EPA
• Sean Glennon (259) — 0.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -17.79 EPA

Rushing

• Branden Ore (259) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.45 EPA
• Kregg Lumpkin (61) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
• Danny Ware (61) — 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Branden Ore (259) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA
• Eddie Royal (259) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Martrez Milner (61) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eddie Royal	259	2	50.0%	0	1	+2.28	+4.56
Matthew Stafford	61	20	5.0%	0	1	-0.25	-5.00
Sean Glennon	259	24	0.0%	0	0	-0.74	-17.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UGA	VT
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	259	2	0	-1.19	Ended
Q1	259	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q1	61	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q1	259	6	0	-0.71	Punt
Q1	61	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	61	6	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	259	6	0	-3.95	Punt
Q2	61	3	0	-1.14	Punt
Q2	259	1	0	+4.54	Pass TD
Q2	61	2	0	-1.99	Punt
Q2	259	1	0	+0.68	Rush TD
Q2	259	5	0	+1.14	Ended
Q2	259	2	0	-0.83	Ended
Q2	61	3	0	-3.02	Ended
Q2	259	1	0	+1.91	Rush TD
Q2	259	4	0	-1.83	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Georgia Bulldogs · Danny Ware rush for no gain to the VaTch 48 for a 1ST down, Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard face mask accepted. (+6.43 EPA)
2. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Sean Glennon sacked by Kenneth Harris, fumbled at the VaTch 19, recovered by Quentin Moses at the VaTch 19, tackled by Kenneth Harris. (-6.31 EPA)
3. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Matthew Stafford pass intercepted by Brenden Hill at the UGA 17, returned for no gain to the UGA 17. (-6.02 EPA)
4. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Sean Glennon pass incomplete. (-4.93 EPA)
5. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Sean Glennon pass intercepted by Tony Taylor at the VaTch 17, returned for 16 yards to the VaTch 1. (-4.75 EPA)
6. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Eddie Royal pass complete to Sam Wheeler for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.54 EPA)
7. Q3 · Georgia Bulldogs · Brandon Coutu 51 yard field goal GOOD. (+3.59 EPA)
8. Q4 · Georgia Bulldogs · Matthew Stafford pass complete to Martrez Milner for 41 yards to the VaTch 2 for a 1ST down. (+3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Bulldogs controlled the final (31–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Eddie Royal (259) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UGA at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia Bulldogs vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Georgia Bulldogs 31, Virginia Tech Hokies 24 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Georgia Bulldogs vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Georgia Bulldogs won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Georgia Bulldogs vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=263640259.

Who led Georgia Bulldogs vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Eddie Royal (259) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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