Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2022 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 35–17 in Week 2, 2022. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 17, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	12	0	0	3	17
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	12	12	6	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jeff Sims (Georgia Tech) — 113.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -2.64 EPA
• Carlos Davis (Western Carolina) — 217.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -4.61 EPA
• Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 36.0 yds · -0.53 EPA/play -5.34 EPA

Rushing

• Dontae Smith (Georgia Tech) — 117.0 yds · 3 TD +0.69 EPA
• Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 69.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Carlos Davis (Western Carolina) — 69.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Ajay Belanger (Western Carolina) — 7 rec · 48.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 5 rec · 70.0 yds +1.05 EPA
• TJ Jones (Western Carolina) — 5 rec · 38.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jeff Sims	Georgia Tech	19	47.4%	113	0	-0.14	-2.64
Carlos Davis	Western Carolina	35	57.1%	217	2	-0.13	-4.61
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	10	70.0%	36	0	-0.53	-5.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Georgia Tech
Plays	86	57
EPA / play	-0.152	+0.053
Total EPA	-13.10	+3.02
Success rate	47.7%	43.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.221	-0.139
Rush EPA / play	-0.077	+0.149
Yards	414	376

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Tech	4	20	-1.14	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	3	14	-0.58	Ended
Q1	Western Carolina	2	70	+6.76	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	9	72	+6.28	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	9	100	+7.90	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	4	77	+6.52	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	5	5	-4.93	Ended
Q1	Georgia Tech	6	28	-1.48	Ended
Q1	Georgia Tech	1	-7	-2.36	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	4	25	+1.68	Ended
Q2	Georgia Tech	3	11	-0.60	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	1	0	-5.29	Interception
Q2	Georgia Tech	2	49	+5.15	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	5	17	-1.05	Ended
Q2	Georgia Tech	1	0	-1.39	Ended
Q2	Georgia Tech	2	7	-1.30	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims pass intercepted (-6.89 EPA)
2. Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Fumble (-6.33 EPA)
3. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Carlos Davis pass intercepted (-5.29 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass intercepted (-5.09 EPA)
5. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Punt (-5.0 EPA)
6. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Nate McCollum rushes 40 yards for a touchdown (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Carlos Davis pass to Terrence Horne for a touchdown (49 yards) (+3.91 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Carlos Davis pass intercepted (-3.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (35–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Jeff Sims (Georgia Tech) — 113.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Georgia Tech at 0.053 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 Western Carolina Catamounts vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Western Carolina Catamounts 17, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 17–35.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411104.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Jeff Sims (Georgia Tech) led passers with 113.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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