Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Kentucky Wildcats 33–18 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 33, Kentucky Wildcats 18.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	3	9	3	9	33
Kentucky Wildcats	6	3	0	12	18

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +0.69 EPA
• Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.34 EPA

Rushing

• Dedrick Mills (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
• Stanley Williams (96) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan Timmons (96) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Garrett Johnson (96) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Jeff Badet (96) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Thomas	59	13	46.2%	0	0	+0.05	+0.69
Stephen Johnson	96	35	54.3%	0	2	-0.04	-1.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GT	UK
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	96	7	0	+3.55	Ended
Q1	59	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	59	11	0	+1.45	Ended
Q1	96	10	0	-7.34	Touchdown
Q2	59	3	0	+0.72	Field goal
Q2	96	3	0	-0.28	Ended
Q2	59	11	0	+6.15	Rush TD
Q2	96	9	0	-1.71	Ended
Q2	59	3	0	-2.33	Punt
Q2	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	96	14	0	+2.49	Ended
Q3	59	7	0	-0.52	Field goal
Q3	96	3	0	-2.88	Ended
Q3	59	6	0	-2.40	Ended
Q3	96	3	0	-2.91	Punt
Q3	59	5	0	-4.91	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson sacked by Patrick Gamble for a loss of 13 yards Stephen Johnson fumbled, recovered by GTech P.J. Davis , return for 38 yds Touchdown, (Harrison Butker KICK) (-8.22 EPA)
2. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Ryan Rodwell punt blocked by Nico Firios for a 1ST down blocked by Nico Firios for a 1ST down for a 1ST down (-4.16 EPA)
3. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Jojo Kemp run for a loss of 1 yard to the GTech 6 (-4.08 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass complete to Dorian Baker for 20 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+3.83 EPA)
5. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson run for 21 yds for a TD, (Stephen Johnson pass to C.J. Conrad for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.7 EPA)
6. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas run for 21 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (+3.6 EPA)
7. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas pass complete to Ricky Jeune for 42 yds to the Kent 10 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)
8. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass complete to Jeff Badet for 16 yds to the GTech 36 for a 1ST down (+2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (33–18) 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 33, Kentucky Wildcats 18 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 33–18.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400876113.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Justin Thomas (59) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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