Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Boston College Eagles: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Boston College Eagles 17–14 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 17, Boston College Eagles 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	6	0	0	9	17
Boston College Eagles	0	0	6	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · +0.65 EPA/play +9.03 EPA
• Patrick Towles (103) — 0.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.24 EPA

Rushing

• Dedrick Mills (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.46 EPA
• Jon Hilliman (103) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky Jeune (59) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Charlie Callinan (103) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Qua Searcy (59) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Thomas	59	14	57.1%	0	0	+0.65	+9.03
Patrick Towles	103	16	62.5%	0	0	-0.01	-0.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GT	BC
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	1	0	-0.50	Ended
Q1	103	2	0	-0.98	Ended
Q1	59	1	0	+1.00	Rush TD
Q1	103	1	0	-0.55	Ended
Q1	59	10	0	+2.70	Ended
Q1	103	1	0	-5.00	Interception
Q1	103	6	0	+0.04	Ended
Q1	103	1	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	59	2	0	-0.36	Ended
Q2	103	1	0	-3.50	Fumble
Q2	59	1	0	+0.13	Ended
Q2	103	2	0	-0.78	Ended
Q2	103	1	0	+0.74	Ended
Q2	59	2	0	-0.87	Ended
Q2	59	1	0	-0.51	Ended
Q2	103	6	0	-1.15	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Jon Hilliman run for 73 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK) (+5.57 EPA)
2. Q1 · Boston College Eagles · Patrick Towles pass intercepted Corey Griffin return for 11 yds to the GTech 41 (-5.0 EPA)
3. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas pass complete to Qua Searcy for 36 yds to the BC 4 for a 1ST down (+4.74 EPA)
4. Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Colton Lichtenberg 35 yd FG MISSED (-4.36 EPA)
5. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Dedrick Mills run for 11 yds to the BC 29 Dedrick Mills fumbled, forced by John Johnson, recovered by BC Truman Gutapfel (-4.0 EPA)
6. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Patrick Towles sacked by Antonio Simmons for a loss of 4 yards to the GTech 22 Patrick Towles fumbled, forced by Antonio Simmons, recovered by GTech Kyle Cerge-Henderson , return for 0 yards (-3.5 EPA)
7. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas pass complete to Qua Searcy for 22 yds to the BC 46 for a 1ST down (+3.15 EPA)
8. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Patrick Towles pass complete to Jeff Smith for 14 yds to the GTech 28 for a 1ST down (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (17–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Justin Thomas (59) — yds.
• 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 Boston College Eagles?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 17, Boston College Eagles 14 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Boston College Eagles?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 17–14.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Boston College Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869424.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Boston College Eagles in passing?

Justin Thomas (59) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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