Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. West Virginia Mountaineers: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 38–35 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35, West Virginia Mountaineers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	12	12	6	0	35
West Virginia Mountaineers	6	9	18	0	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taylor Bennett (59) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +17.96 EPA
• Pat White (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +6.30 EPA

Rushing

• Tashard Choice (59) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
• Pat White (277) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA
• Owen Schmitt (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Calvin Johnson (59) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA
• Brandon Myles (277) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Tashard Choice (59) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taylor Bennett	59	29	10.3%	0	3	+0.62	+17.96
Pat White	277	15	13.3%	0	2	+0.42	+6.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GT	WVU
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	59	3	0	+0.96	Ended
Q1	277	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	59	7	0	+5.03	Rush TD
Q1	277	3	0	-1.56	Punt
Q1	59	4	0	+5.51	Pass TD
Q1	277	4	0	+4.82	Rush TD
Q1	59	9	0	-3.71	Punt
Q2	277	8	0	+4.64	Rush TD
Q2	59	9	0	+4.83	Pass TD
Q2	277	8	0	+1.86	Field goal
Q2	59	8	0	+1.44	Pass TD
Q3	277	3	0	-2.90	Punt
Q3	59	3	0	-2.02	Punt
Q3	277	2	0	+2.14	Rush TD
Q3	277	7	0	+4.82	Pass TD
Q3	59	3	0	-2.83	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White pass complete to Tito Gonzales for 58 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Georgia Tech penalty offside defense on Tyler Davis declined. (+6.18 EPA)
2. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Pat McAfee kickoff for 35 yards returned by Tony Clark for no gain to the GaTch 35, fumbled at the GaTch 35, recovered by GaTch, Georgia Tech penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted. (-5.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Taylor Bennett pass complete to Tashard Choice for 8 yards to the WVirg 27, Georgia Tech penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted. (+4.07 EPA)
4. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Taylor Bennett pass complete to James Johnson for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.96 EPA)
5. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Owen Schmitt rush for 52 yards to the GaTch 28 for a 1ST down. (+3.5 EPA)
6. Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White rush for 10 yards to the GaTch 3 for a 1ST down. (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Taylor Bennett pass complete to James Johnson for 41 yards to the WVirg 31 for a 1ST down. (+3.34 EPA)
8. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Taylor Bennett pass complete to Calvin Johnson for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (38–35) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Taylor Bennett (59) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: GT 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 Tech Yellow Jackets vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35, West Virginia Mountaineers 38 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 35–38.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=270010277.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Taylor Bennett (59) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at West Virginia Mountaineers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.