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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2018 Week 3 Recap

Panthers defeat Jackets 24–19 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (Week 3).

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 19 1-3
Final 19–24
Pittsburgh Panthers 24 2-2 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Panthers
Final score
19–24
Halftime
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 0–18 Pittsburgh Panthers
Top passer
Kenny Pickett

Top CFB performers · Jackets

Top CFB performers · Panthers

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24–19 in Week 3, 2018. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 19, Pittsburgh Panthers 24.

Game summary

Pittsburgh Panthers edged Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24–19 in Week 3 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.08 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: TaQuon Marshall — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Rafael Araujo-Lopes — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets0061219
Pittsburgh Panthers1263024

Scoring Map

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

GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets
PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITT
    Q1TD
    DHDarrin Hall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Darrin Hall run for 5 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  2. PITT
    Q1TD
    QOQadree Ollison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Qadree Ollison run for 31 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  3. PITT
    Q2TD
    QOQadree Ollison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Qadree Ollison run for 8 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  4. PITT
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-21

    Alex Kessman 33 yd FG GOOD

  5. GT
    Q3TD
    TMTaQuon Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    TaQuon Marshall run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brenton King PAT MISSED)

  6. GT
    Q4TD
    CLClinton Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    Clinton Lynch run for 3 yds for a TD, (Brenton King KICK)

  7. GT
    Q4TD
    TMTaQuon Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-21

    TaQuon Marshall run for 7 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +1.76 EPA
  • TaQuon Marshall (59) — 0.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -8.57 EPA

Rushing

  • TaQuon Marshall (59) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.29 EPA
  • Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.00 EPA
  • Jordan Mason (59) — 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Receiving

  • Rafael Araujo-Lopes (221) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
  • Taysir Mack (221) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA
  • Maurice Ffrench (221) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kenny Pickett2212369.6%00+0.08+1.76
TaQuon Marshall591540.0%00-0.57-8.57

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q15930+1.12Ended
Q122150-0.55Rush TD
Q15930-2.85Punt
Q122130+5.72Rush TD
Q15940-4.67Ended
Q122140+0.84Ended
Q15930-1.77Punt
Q122150-1.59Punt
Q25930+1.42Missed FG
Q222130-1.23Punt
Q222110+1.97Rush TD
Q25940-0.57Ended
Q222130+3.01Ended
Q259100-2.22Ended
Q222160-2.04Punt
Q25960-0.45Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass intercepted Malik Rivera return for 42 yds to the GTech 44 (-5.9 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · TaQuon Marshall run for 1 yd to the Pitt 1 (-5.05 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Rafael Araujo-Lopes run for a loss of 1 yard to the GTech 15 (-4.4 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · TaQuon Marshall pass intercepted Phillipie Motley return for 20 yds to the Pitt 21 (-4.3 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · TaQuon Marshall pass incomplete (-3.43 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Marshall, T. sacked for loss of 3 yards to the GT30 (Hendrix, D.), fumble by Marshall, T. recovered by UP Weaver, R. at GT31, Weaver, R. for loss of 1 yard to the GT32 (Ivemeyer, B.), PENALTY UP face mask (Jones, P.) 15 yards to the GT48, 1ST DOWN GT, NO PLAY. (+3.37 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Qadree Ollison run for 31 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (+2.81 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jordan Mason run for 33 yds to the Pitt 7 for a 1ST down (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (24–19) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Kenny Pickett (221) — 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 Pittsburgh Panthers?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 19, Pittsburgh Panthers 24 in Week 3 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 19–24.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013112.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Kenny Pickett (221) 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 Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Pittsburgh Panthers

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W