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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2016 Week 12 Recap

Jackets defeat Cavaliers 31–17 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Virginia Cavaliers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Week 12).

Virginia Cavaliers 17 2-9
Final 17–31
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 31 8-4 Winner
Winner
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Final score
17–31
Halftime
Virginia Cavaliers 9–6 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Top passer
Justin Thomas

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Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Virginia Cavaliers 31–17 in Week 12, 2016. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 17, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 31.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rolled past Virginia Cavaliers 31–17 in Week 12 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.56 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Taquan Mizzell — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Doni Dowling — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Cavaliers0901217
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets0612331

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UVAVirginia Cavaliers
GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UVA
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Sam Hayward 30 yd FG GOOD

  2. GT
    Q2TD
    MMMarcus Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-6

    Marcus Marshall run for 67 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK)

  3. UVA
    Q2TD
    DHDaniel Hamm

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-6

    Daniel Hamm run for 4 yds for a TD, (Sam Hayward KICK)

  4. GT
    Q3TD
    QSQua Searcy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Qua Searcy run for 60 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK)

  5. GT
    Q3TD
    CLClinton Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 54 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK)

  6. UVA
    Q4TD
    MJMatt Johns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Matt Johns pass intercepted for a TD Lance Austin return for 24 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK)

  7. UVA
    Q4TD
    RSRyan Santoro

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Matt Johns pass complete to Ryan Santoro for 1 yd for a TD, (Sam Hayward KICK)

  8. GT
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-21

    Harrison Butker 41 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +5.57 EPA
  • TEAM (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -0.37 EPA
  • Hasise Dubois (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -0.96 EPA

Rushing

  • Taquan Mizzell (258) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Marcus Marshall (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
  • Albert Reid (258) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • Doni Dowling (258) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
  • Olamide Zaccheaus (258) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
  • Taquan Mizzell (258) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Justin Thomas591050.0%01+0.56+5.57
TEAM25810.0%00-0.37-0.37
Hasise Dubois25810.0%00-0.96-0.96
Matt Johns2584658.7%01-0.26-11.77

Team EPA comparison

StatUVAGT
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125870+3.15Ended
Q15910-1.06Punt
Q15950-0.70Ended
Q125880-1.22Ended
Q15930-2.77Punt
Q125840-1.79Punt
Q25910-0.73Ended
Q225850-1.03Punt
Q25940-1.76Punt
Q225800Field goal
Q2258120+0.55Ended
Q25910+5.94Rush TD
Q225810+1.49Rush TD
Q25920+0.01Ended
Q225850+1.27Ended
Q35920+3.77Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Matt Johns pass intercepted for a TD Lance Austin return for 24 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (-6.93 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Marcus Marshall run for 67 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (+5.94 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas pass complete to Clinton Lynch for 54 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (+5.03 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Qua Searcy run for 60 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK) (+4.1 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Matt Johns pass intercepted Corey Griffin return for 33 yds to the Virg 18 (-3.94 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Sam Hayward 31 yd FG MISSED (-3.37 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Taquan Mizzell run for 29 yds to the GTech 27 for a 1ST down (+3.12 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Matthew Jordan run for no gain to the GTech 29 (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (31–17) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Justin Thomas (59) — yds, 1 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 17, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 31 in Week 12 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 17–31.

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=400869494.

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

Justin Thomas (59) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 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.

Season records after this game

Virginia Cavaliers

Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W