Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2014 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48–43 in Week 8, 2014. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 43, North Carolina Tar Heels 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	6	9	6	18	43
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	12	12	12	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marquise Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +23.65 EPA
• Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +14.26 EPA

Rushing

• Marquise Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Zach Laskey (59) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
• T.J. Logan (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan Switzer (153) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
• Romar Morris (153) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• T.J. Logan (153) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marquise Williams	153	47	80.9%	0	4	+0.50	+23.65
Justin Thomas	59	18	44.4%	0	3	+0.79	+14.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GT	UNC
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	2	0	+1.55	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	+1.51	Pass TD
Q1	153	12	0	+5.35	Ended
Q1	59	1	0	+0.67	Rush TD
Q1	59	13	0	+1.21	Fumble
Q1	153	4	0	-3.94	Interception
Q1	153	4	0	-3.08	Punt
Q2	59	2	0	-0.74	Ended
Q2	59	1	0	+2.55	Pass TD
Q2	153	7	0	+3.14	Pass TD
Q2	59	4	0	+3.88	Ended
Q2	153	9	0	+6.56	Pass TD
Q2	59	7	0	-1.58	Punt
Q2	153	3	0	+0.09	Ended
Q2	59	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	59	12	0	+2.87	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas run for a loss of 9 yards to the NCaro 41 Justin Thomas fumbled, recovered by NCaro Norkeithus Otis (-6.4 EPA)
2. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · DeAndre Smelter run for 75 yds for a TD, (Justin Thomas failed ) (+6.28 EPA)
3. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas pass complete to Darren Waller for 55 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (+5.87 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass complete to Mack Hollins for 36 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (+5.72 EPA)
5. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass intercepted Jamal Golden return for 2 yds to the GTech 30 (-5.2 EPA)
6. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass complete to Ryan Switzer for 68 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (+5.09 EPA)
7. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas pass complete to DeAndre Smelter for 46 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (+4.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas pass complete to Tony Zenon for 25 yds to the NCaro 25 for a 1ST down (+3.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (48–43) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Marquise Williams (153) — yds, 4 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 North Carolina Tar Heels?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 43, North Carolina Tar Heels 48 in Week 8 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 43–48.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547775.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Marquise Williams (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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