Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48–40 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 40, Virginia Cavaliers 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	12	3	6	15	40
Virginia Cavaliers	6	15	15	6	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brennan Armstrong (258) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +24.04 EPA
• Jeff Sims (59) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +11.73 EPA

Rushing

• Jahmyr Gibbs (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA
• Jeff Sims (59) — 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Brennan Armstrong (258) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Kyric McGowan (59) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Keytaon Thompson (258) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Billy Kemp IV (258) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brennan Armstrong	258	36	77.8%	0	4	+0.67	+24.04
Jeff Sims	59	41	65.9%	0	3	+0.29	+11.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GT	UVA
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	+0.52	Ended
Q1	258	1	0	+0.52	Pass TD
Q1	59	7	0	+3.29	Rush TD
Q1	258	8	0	+6.29	Punt
Q1	59	12	0	+6.37	Pass TD
Q1	258	2	0	-1.41	Ended
Q1	59	4	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	258	3	0	+0.68	Ended
Q2	258	2	0	+0.32	Field goal
Q2	59	4	0	-0.40	Punt
Q2	258	7	0	+7.75	Pass TD
Q2	59	4	0	-6.85	Interception
Q2	258	3	0	+2.07	Pass TD
Q2	59	6	0	+2.87	Field goal
Q2	258	6	0	+3.27	Ended
Q2	59	5	0	-1.49	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jahmyr Gibbs 71 Yd Run (Avery Boyd Pass to Jeff Sims for Two-Point Conversion) (+7.89 EPA)
2. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Dontayvion Wicks for 77 yds for a TD, (Brendan Farrell KICK) (+7.06 EPA)
3. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims pass intercepted (-5.11 EPA)
4. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims run for 38 yds to the Virg 18 for a 1ST down (+4.96 EPA)
5. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims pass complete to Kalani Norris for 37 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (+4.83 EPA)
6. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims pass complete to Adonicas Sanders for 25 yds to the Virg 48 for a 1ST down (+3.65 EPA)
7. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong run for 45 yds to the GTech 18 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)
8. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Keytaon Thompson for 23 yds to the Virg 42 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (48–40) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Brennan Armstrong (258) — yds, 4 TD.
• 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 Virginia Cavaliers?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 40, Virginia Cavaliers 48 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 40–48.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282667.

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

Brennan Armstrong (258) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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