Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 21–17 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2022

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 21–17 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 21, North Carolina Tar Heels 17.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets edged North Carolina Tar Heels 21–17 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Zach Gibson (Georgia Tech) — 174.0 pass yds, +0.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Hassan Hall — 49.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Malik Rutherford — 6 rec, 68.0 yds.
EPA edge: Georgia Tech (+0.108/play) vs North Carolina (-0.038/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	6	6	6	21
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	9	0	0	17

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

OPP EZ

+3OPP 14

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UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
EGElijah Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Elijah Green rushes 80 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 31 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
EGElijah Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Elijah Green rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
DSDontae Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Dontae Smith rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q3TD
TPTaisun Phommachanh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Taisun Phommachanh rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q4TD
HHHassan Hall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Hassan Hall rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Zach Gibson (Georgia Tech) — 174.0 yds · +0.57 EPA/play +10.28 EPA
Taisun Phommachanh (Georgia Tech) — 13.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -4.03 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 198.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -13.69 EPA

Rushing

Hassan Hall (Georgia Tech) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
Dontae Smith (Georgia Tech) — 22.0 yds · 1 TD -0.35 EPA
Elijah Green (North Carolina) — 120.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA

Receiving

Malik Rutherford (Georgia Tech) — 6 rec · 68.0 yds +0.86 EPA
Bryson Nesbit (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 85.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Josh Downs (North Carolina) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Gibson	Georgia Tech	18	72.2%	174	+0.57	+10.28
Taisun Phommachanh	Georgia Tech	5	40.0%	13	-0.81	-4.03
Drake Maye	North Carolina	36	44.4%	198	-0.38	-13.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Tech	North Carolina
Plays	72	63
EPA / play	+0.108	-0.038
Total EPA	+7.80	-2.37
Success rate	44.4%	38.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.272	-0.380
Rush EPA / play	+0.032	+0.419
Yards	383	430

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Tech	6	34	+0.13	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	1	80	+6.51	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	8	34	-0.73	Missed FG
Q1	North Carolina	4	29	-1.44	Punt
Q1	Georgia Tech	3	3	-2.19	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	15	59	+0.76	Field goal
Q2	Georgia Tech	3	1	-4.59	Interception
Q2	North Carolina	6	34	-3.33	Ended
Q2	Georgia Tech	5	23	-0.42	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	4	55	+4.68	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	9	84	+7.15	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	4	29	+0.38	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	5	26	-2.24	Punt
Q3	Georgia Tech	9	68	+6.09	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	3	8	-1.43	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Elijah Green rushes 80 yards for a touchdown (+6.51 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass intercepted (-4.41 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Zach Gibson pass to Malik Rutherford for 21 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.24 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Zach Gibson pass to Hassan Hall for 36 yards (1st & 10) (+3.07 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Taisun Phommachanh pass intercepted (-3.06 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Hassan Hall rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+2.79 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Josh Downs for 25 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.74 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Field goal missed (-2.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (21–17) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Zach Gibson (Georgia Tech) — 174.0 yds.
EPA edge: Georgia Tech at 0.108 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 21, North Carolina Tar Heels 17 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

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

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 21–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411168.

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

Zach Gibson (Georgia Tech) led passers with 174.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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