Virginia Cavaliers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2008 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24–17 in Week 9, 2008. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 24, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	3	6	6	6	24
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	12	0	0	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marc Verica (258) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +11.77 EPA
• Josh Nesbitt (59) — 0.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +2.13 EPA
• TEAM (258) — 0.0 yds · -5.48 EPA/play -5.48 EPA

Rushing

• Cedric Peerman (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Jonathan Dwyer (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
• Roddy Jones (59) — 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Demaryius Thomas (59) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.52 EPA
• Cedric Peerman (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• John Phillips (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marc Verica	258	33	6.1%	0	2	+0.36	+11.77
Josh Nesbitt	59	14	0.0%	0	0	+0.15	+2.13
TEAM	258	1	0.0%	0	0	-5.48	-5.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UVA	GT
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	258	3	0	+1.80	Ended
Q1	59	1	0	+0.57	Rush TD
Q1	59	1	0	+2.53	Ended
Q1	258	6	0	+0.89	Interception
Q1	59	1	0	+0.39	Rush TD
Q1	59	9	0	+4.32	Ended
Q1	59	1	0	+0.86	Ended
Q1	258	15	0	-4.06	Field goal
Q2	59	7	0	-0.41	Punt
Q2	258	8	0	+1.47	Interception
Q2	59	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q2	258	1	0	+3.38	Pass TD
Q2	258	12	0	+2.08	Ended
Q3	59	6	0	-4.05	Fumble
Q3	258	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q3	59	5	0	-0.91	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Josh Nesbitt rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Virg at the Virg 47. (-6.21 EPA)
2. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Josh Nesbitt rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Virg at the Virg 7. (-5.58 EPA)
3. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Marc Verica sacked, fumbled, recovered by GTech at the Virg 34, lateral to Derrick Morgan for 3 yards for a loss of 14 yards, lateral to Derrick Morgan for 3 yards, to the Virg 31. (-5.48 EPA)
4. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Marc Verica pass intercepted by Morgan Burnett at the GTech 42, returned for 13 yards to the Virg 45. (-4.66 EPA)
5. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Josh Nesbitt rush for 16 yards to the Virg 12 for a 1ST down. (+3.41 EPA)
6. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Marc Verica pass complete to Kevin Ogletree for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.38 EPA)
7. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Josh Nesbitt pass intercepted by Vic Hall at the Virg 43, returned for no gain to the Virg 43. (-3.17 EPA)
8. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Marc Verica pass intercepted by Dominique Reese at the GTech 24, returned for no gain to the GTech 24. (-3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Marc Verica (258) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UVA 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 Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Virginia Cavaliers 24, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 17 in Week 9 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 24–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282990059.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Marc Verica (258) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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