North Carolina Tar Heels 22–45 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2021

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 45–22 in Week 4, 2021. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 22, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 45.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rolled past North Carolina Tar Heels 45–22 in Week 4 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ty Chandler — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Josh Downs — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	0	6	6	22
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	12	12	15	45

Scoring Map

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

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

+3

GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UNC
Q1TD
SHSam Howell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Sam Howell run for 23 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK)
GT
Q2TD
JSJeff Sims
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jeff Sims run for 11 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK)
GT
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-9
Brent Cimaglia 32 yd FG GOOD
GT
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-12
Brent Cimaglia 34 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q3TD
KMKamari Morales
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Sam Howell pass complete to Kamari Morales for 7 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK)
GT
Q3TD
JGJahmyr Gibbs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jahmyr Gibbs run for 4 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK)
GT
Q3TD
JSJeff Sims
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Jeff Sims run for 1 yd for a TD NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, Substitution Infraction, declined, (Brent Cimaglia KICK)
GT
Q4TD
JSJeff Sims
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Jeff Sims run for 50 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK)
GT
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-33
Brent Cimaglia 31 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q4TD
JDJosh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 4 yds for a TD, (Sam Howell pass to Cayden Baker for Two-Point Conversion)
GT
Q4TD
MCMalachi Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-39
Jeff Sims pass complete to Malachi Carter for 27 yds for a TD, (Peje' Harris pass to Dylan Leonard for Two-Point Conversion)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +9.34 EPA
Jeff Sims (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +5.77 EPA
Jordan Yates (59) — 0.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -5.25 EPA

Rushing

Ty Chandler (153) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Jahmyr Gibbs (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
Jeff Sims (59) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +1.20 EPA

Receiving

Josh Downs (153) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
Kamari Morales (153) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
Kyric McGowan (59) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	42	59.5%	2	+0.22	+9.34
Jeff Sims	59	13	76.9%	1	+0.44	+5.77
Jordan Yates	59	7	42.9%	0	-0.75	-5.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	GT
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	EPA	Result
Q1	59	7	+1.97	Ended
Q1	153	7	-2.36	Punt
Q1	59	3	-3.18	Punt
Q1	153	1	+2.49	Rush TD
Q1	153	3	+0.18	Ended
Q1	59	3	-2.07	Ended
Q1	153	6	-1.81	Punt
Q2	59	1	-0.03	Ended
Q2	153	6	-0.33	Punt
Q2	59	1	+2.48	Rush TD
Q2	59	1	-0.33	Ended
Q2	153	11	-6.54	Fumble
Q2	59	3	-1.99	Punt
Q2	153	6	-0.13	Ended
Q2	59	0	—	Field goal
Q2	59	3	-2.57	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Emery Simmons for 63 yds to the GTech 6 for a 1ST down (+7.64 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for 8 yds to NCaro 33, Sam Howell fumbled, forced by Jordan Domineck, recovered by GTech Quez Jackson , return for 23 yds to the NCaro 10 (-7.17 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for no gain to the GTech 46, Sam Howell fumbled, forced by Djimon Brooks, recovered by GTech Demetrius Knight II , return for 37 yds to the NCaro 17 (-6.15 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims run for 50 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (+5.89 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for a loss of 2 yards to the NCaro 39 (-3.41 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 4 yds for a TD, (Sam Howell pass to Cayden Baker for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.4 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell sacked by Jared Ivey for a loss of 2 yards to the GTech 47 Sam Howell fumbled, recovered by GTech Charlie Thomas , return for 0 yards (-3.27 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims run for 38 yds to the NCaro 1 for a 1ST down (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (45–22) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

North Carolina Tar Heels 22, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 45 in Week 4 of the 2021 college football season.

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

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 22–45.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282641.

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

Sam Howell (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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